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Written question asked by Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 September 2025 (named day). It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Friday, 3 October 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Isaac Herzog

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has granted a Special Mission Immunity certificate to President Isaac Herzog of Israel in advance of his official visit in September 2025; and whether additional assurances of immunity have been provided beyond Head of State Immunity.

Answer

The UK Government can confirm that President Isaac Herzog's visit to the UK was conducted under the protections afforded to Heads of State under international law. Special Mission Status was not requested for this visit.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
76270
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Diplomatic immunity Israel Official visits Herzog, Isaac
Link
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