Course Abstract
This five day course examines the procedures to be followed when dealing with diplomats who have broken the law.

Held at a fully appointed and convenient location, this course examines the immunities granted to diplomatic staff and their families as set out in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961 and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relation 1963. The course also looks at the procedures to be followed by police when dealing with offences apparently committed by a person who claims to have diplomatic immunity.

Aims and Objectives:

Students will examine ways of dealing with diplomats who have broken the law and understand the protocol to be followed

At the end of the course the student/participant will be able to:

• State the convention which details diplomatic immunity
• Be able to recall why diplomatic immunity is needed
• Recognise different body language clues
• Recall the procedures for dealing with Diplomats

The course is made up of the following units:

Dealing with diplomats and traffic fines

The Vienna Convention

Communication with the public and VIPs

Delivering service excellence

Safety procedures for the stopping of vehicles and scene protection

Practical scenarios involving diplomatic immunity