WORLDDEUTSCHE WELLE
Diplomats and abuse — chipping at the shied of immunity
Domestic workers mistreated by diplomats often face barriers to justice due to diplomatic immunity. Recent court rulings in the UK and Switzerland have introduced potential pathways for addressing these abuses.
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