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ANAA ABUALFARAJ PROFESSOR CHAITRA SHENOY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAW 637-001 FALL 2012
Outline
Theoretical Perspective of Diplomatic Immunity
immunity
Victims of domestic violence Diplomatic immunity and domestic violence in the US Case studies Existing Solutions Recommended Policies
Functional necessity
workers are particularly vulnerable to abuse and violence in the diplomatic setting
Many victims are afraid to ask for help due to the
to include violence or abuse against one who shares a mutual residence with the offender
Case studies
Yoshiaki Nagaya, a member of the Japanese
diplomatic mission, was charged with domestic violence against his wife
Because Nagaya was a lower member of the
diplomatic mission, he is liable for crimes committed that do not pertain to his official duties
He has been charged with domestic violence and will
returned to her, a Maryland court dismissed her case on the grounds of diplomatic immunity
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