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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 10 January 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 January 2017. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Monday, 16 January 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


North Korea: Diplomatic Immunity

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of Germany concerning reports that that government has stopped applying diplomatic immunity to North Korean diplomats.

Answer

We hold regular discussions with the German Government and other EU partners on policy towards the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The application of diplomatic immunity to North Korean diplomats in Germany is a matter for the German authorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4480
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Diplomatic immunity Germany North Korea
Link
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