Unit 2: International instruments of DC

Question 1

Which treaty is the first to be adopted on Diplomatic relations?

Answer 1

The 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

Question 2

What is the scope of Vienna 1961?

Answer 2

1. Regulate diplomatic relation between states
2. Create an organic perspective of the diplomatic mission
3. Collect the most important customary international law provisions

Question 3

What type of diplomatic relations are specifically important under Vienna 1961?

Answer 3

Permanent diplomacy

Question 4

What do we mean when we say that the diplomatic mission is considered from an organic perspective`

Answer 4

It is different and preexistent of its members

Question 5

Which was the first treaty on consular relations?

Answer 5

the 1963 Vienna convention on Consular Relations

Question 6

What is the scope of Vienna 1963

Answer 6

1. Regulate consular relations between states

2. Differentiates the consular post from its members

Question 7

Are states the only international subjects that has consular missions?

Answer 7

Yes, as it deals with citizens abroad

Question 8

Why is the scope of Vienna 1963 broad and general?

Answer 8

There is only one type of consular relations: bilateral.

Question 9

What is the scope of the 1969 Vienna Convention on Special Missions?

Answer 9

regulate the functions of protocolary missions and those to negotiate a bilateral treaty between two states.

Question 10

Does the Vienna 1969 say that there must be a previously established diplomatic or consular relation before a state can send a special mission?

Answer 10

No. Article 7 says that it is not necessary for the sending or reception of a special mission.

Question 11

Why has the 1975 Vienna Convention on the Representation of States in their Relations with International Organizations of a Universal Character not entered into force yet?

Answer 11

Most states that host international organizations have opposed this convention as its content is very ambitious.

Question 12

Three controverted aspects of the Vienna 1975

Answer 12

1. The scope of the diplomatic status is to broad
2. It doe not differentiate on the hierarchy of the different representatives/delegates from the IO’s in relation to state representatives
3. Lack a special protection in relation to the representatives of the IO’s.

Question 13

Scope of the 1973 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including diplomatic Agents.

Answer 13

protect diplomatic agents and other internationally protected persons. (foreign ministers, members of their families)

Question 14

Is the 1973 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including diplomatic Agent considered diplomatic law?

Answer 14

No. It does not regard immunities as it encourages states to have international compromises regarding criminal legislations on the protection of crimes.

Question 15

Scope of the 1967 European Convention on Consular Functions

Answer 15

Regards only consular relations between European states-those that are members of the Council of Europe.

Ex: civil matters, electoral issues, shipping regulations, refugees etc..

Question 16

What is the relations between the 1967 European Convention on Consular Functions and other agreements between state parties?

Answer 16

it has a subsidiary character and does not prevail over other agreements