What is the scope of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents?

The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents (“Convention”) is an international agreement to ensure the safety and security of individuals working in diplomatic service, judges, and other prominent public figures. The Convention applies to all countries, including Tennessee, that are party to the treaty. The Convention defines internationally protected persons as the Head of State, the Head of Government, other senior political figures or members of their families, members of the diplomatic service, and representatives of the United Nations. It also applies to international organizations and their officers, including members of their families. The Convention establishes protection for these individuals from crimes of violence, including murder, assault, kidnapping, hostage taking, and threats against their safety. It also provides for extraterritorial jurisdiction where a country can punish a person for a crime committed against an internationally protected person even if that crime was committed in a different country. Additionally, it prohibits states from providing asylum to individuals responsible for such crimes. Finally, the Convention provides for the obligation to ensure that individuals responsible for the crime be brought to justice and duly tried. The Convention encourages nations to establish laws and regulations necessary to put these measures into effect, promote public awareness of these provisions, and cooperate in investigations to bring criminals to justice.

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