Diplomatic Protection Revisited

Abstract

The author discusses the current state of diplomatic protection in international law, alluding to doctrinal views and domestic practices.He relates his comments to the Draft Articles on Diplomatic Protection drawn up by the International Law Commission (ILC), of which the 61 session of the UN General Assembly took note, inviting governments to submit their comments on the ILC's recommendation that they be elaborated as a convention.He also highlights distinctions between diplomatic protection and other means of protection of natural and legal persons recognized under international law.