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dda · 14 Jun 2006, 20:19

The issue was a question of state immunity not of diplomatic immunity. Basicly the concept is that you can't sue the government without its permission. This concept is extended to agents of the state who are acting on the state's behalf.

The plaintiffs were denied the right to sue for money. There was never a question of any criminal liability.

14 Jun 2006, 20:19	#9
dda USS Oklahoma Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,500	Re: Remember the South African guy in Lethal Weapon II? The issue was a question of state immunity not of diplomatic immunity. Basicly the concept is that you can't sue the government without its permission. This concept is extended to agents of the state who are acting on the state's behalf. The plaintiffs were denied the right to sue for money. There was never a question of any criminal liability. __________________ Ignorance is curable, stupidity is not.