Ambassadors cannot be arrested, sued, or taxed in the country where they are serving because of

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Trenton

29 November, 05:37

Ambassadors cannot be arrested, sued, or taxed in the country where they are serving because of

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Mckenzie Mclean · Answer 1

Ambassadors cannot be arrested, sued, or taxed in the country where they are serving because of diplomatic immunity. It is a form of legal immunity that ensures diplomats are given safe passage and are considered not susceptible to lawsuit or prosecution under the host country's laws, although they can still be expelled.