Diplomatic Immunity under International Law: Legal Regulation and Current Challenges

The paper addresses the concept and current challenges in diplomatic immunity under International law. Firstly, the work illustrates the concept of diplomatic immunity, providing its historical outset and information of modern codification of diplomatic immunity’s rules and principles. Secondly, the paper deals with the legal status of embassies and consulates by discussing the concept of inviolability of diplomatic premises and the current challenges they face. Thirdly, the research analyses personal immunity for diplomats and consuls, the distinction between them, and types of their immunity from criminal and civil jurisdictions. Fourthly, the Article discusses the immunity of international organizations and their officials, analyses cases in the U.S. legal system, and codification of international law in this sphere. The current issues of immunity for special missions are discussed in the light of customary and treaty law.<br>In conclusion, several proposals are elaborated to enhance the legal regulations for diplomatic immunity on both international and national levels, including for the Republic of Uzbekistan.<br>