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Father Resigns, Son's Immunity Waived
The alleged sins of the son lead to the resigation of his diplomat father, the respected Sunday Times of Malta reported on August 19, 2007. The Maltese ambassador to Ireland's adult son is apparently the target of a police investigation in Ireland. As a precaution, the diplomat resigned and the son's diplomatic immunity under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations has been waived. Malta takes a refreshing approach. More frequently, the press notes refusals to resign -- which resignations are even rarer when faults of relatives are at issue -- and refusals to waive immunity. -- Clemens Kochinke, Berliner, Corcoran & Rowe, LLP, Washington.
Thu, / Embassy Law Link