Modules:

Module 1: Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR)

• Definitions, roles, and privileges
• Legal personality of diplomatic missions
• Case study: Interpretation of Article 29 in a security breach

Module 2: Diplomatic Immunities and Waivers

• Immunity from civil/criminal jurisdiction
• Scope, exceptions, and waiver procedures
• Case study: Legal action involving a diplomat’s family member

Module 3: Consular Law and the VCCR

• Consular functions and limitations
• Assistance to nationals and consular notification
• Case study: Consular access to detained national abroad

Module 4: Immunities of UN Officials and Special Missions

• UN Convention on Privileges and Immunities
• Temporary missions and immunity scope
• Case study: Conflict between UN personnel and host state laws

Module 5: Law Enforcement and Diplomatic Protection

• Arrests, surveillance, and interactions with diplomatic staff
• Protocol for emergencies and safety
• Case study: Police response during embassy protests

Module 6: Persona Non Grata and Expulsions

• Process and consequences
• Political and legal balancing
• Case study: Expulsion of diplomat over espionage allegations

Module 7: Diplomatic Incident Management

• Inter-state crisis handling
• Apologies, restitution, and public diplomacy
• Case study: Road accident involving embassy vehicle

Module 8: Diplomatic Premises and Inviolability

• Embassy territory, search and seizure rules
• Handling violations and incursions
• Case study: Legal challenge following raid on consular residence

Module 9: Diplomatic Law in Hostile Environments

• Conflict zones and failed states
• Diplomatic evacuation and protection
• Case study: Embassy closure during civil unrest

Module 10:  Simulation :Host Country vs. Diplomatic Mission

• Immunity dispute role-play
• Consular arrest scenario
• Media response simulation
• Case study: Country’s legal redress against foreign diplomat’s misconduct