Normally, under international law, heads of state while in office are entitled to absolute immunity in the courts of other countries. There is very little law, if any, directly on that point. He has written a book and several articles on United Nations law, and is a member of the Board of Editors of the American Journal of International Law. The purpose of ASIL Insights is to provide concise and informed background for developments of interest to the international community. Insights may be found on the ASIL Web Site .
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