L. v. The Crown

Abstract

Diplomatic and consular intercourse and privileges — Consuls — Position and functions of consuls — Indecent assault by consular officer in consulate — general — Whether an act performed in exercise of consular functions — Functional immunity — Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963 — The law of New Zealand

Diplomatic and consular intercourse and privileges — Consuls — Privileges and immunities of consuls — Indictment of consular officer on criminal charge of indecent assault — Whether immune from jurisdiction — Functional immunity — Whether act performed in exercise of consular functions — Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963 — The law of New Zealand