Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 22 October 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 November 2020 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Adams (Conservative) on Monday, 2 November 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Diplomatic Service: Sanctions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 22 October 2020 to Question 105294 on China: Embassies, what sanctions are available if a diplomatic and consulate mission fails to abide by their obligations under the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations and UK law.

Answer: We expect diplomatic and consular missions in the UK to respect our laws and regulations in line with their obligations under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and UK law. We encourage parties to any disputes to resolve differences through dialogue, but the Vienna Conventions and UK law provide for a number of sanctions, including placing limits on the size of diplomatic missions and consular posts, declaring members of the mission or consular post personae non gratae or not acceptable and, ultimately, breaking off diplomatic or consular relations. Questions of law relating to diplomatic, consular and state immunity are for the courts to determine.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 107607
Session: 2019-21
Related items: China: Embassies
Thursday, 22 October 2020
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Diplomatic service Sanctions
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk