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Resumen
Implements the restrictive doctrine of state immunity in UK law. Foreign states are generally immune from the jurisdiction of UK courts, subject to exceptions for commercial transactions, employment contracts, personal injury or damage to property, and other specified categories.
Puntos clave
- General immunity for foreign states
- Exception for commercial transactions (s.3)
- Exception for personal injury/property damage in UK (s.5)
- Exception for employment contracts (s.4)
- Diplomatic immunity governed by separate legislation
- General rule of state immunity
- Exceptions for commercial transactions, personal injury, employment
- Diplomatic immunity distinct from state immunity
Partes y secciones
Historial de enmiendas
1985 — State Immunity Act 1978 (Amendment) Order 1985
Extended immunity provisions.