Talk:Public International Law/Diplomatic Relations

Review: 4 June 2023
Dear Walter,

I agree with my two colleagues and only added very few additional comments in the text. I also missed in particular some elaborations on diplomatic and consular protection (Avena cases, LaGrand etc.) and a reference to the fact that historically, the status of the individual in IL was mediated by the state through diplomatic protection which is indeed a significant shift.

Best, Raffaela --Raffaela Kunz (discuss • contribs) 16:25, 4 June 2023 (UTC)

Review: 27 May 2023
Dear Walter,

Thank you for contributing this important chapter to the book. I agree with Max, however, in that it requires significant revision in the sense of restructuring and adding more details. Some 'classical' topics, which are missing, are the field of diplomatic protection, which is the context in which textbooks also usually discuss the Nottebohm case. The chapter on individuals as subjects and actors in international law makes ample reference to the LaGrand case, so it would be great if you would cover the basics relating to consular law in this chapter. Also, the chapter would greatly benefit from a more detailed discussion both of the historical development and context of the law on diplomatic relations and from some examples of currently discussed issues (e.g., diplomatic immunities, domestic staff working for diplomats and labour law). The chapter also requires a lot more references in order both to meet academic standards of good scholarship and to provide students with an entry-point for diving deeper into the literature if they so wish. Here is a list of works you could use in order to add more details, nuance, context, and academic credibility to your chapter. The Peace Palace Library Research Guide on Diplomacy contains a long list of sources you could use.

With best wishes, Sué Sué González Hauck (discuss • contribs) 10:32, 27 May 2023 (UTC)

Review: May 20, 2023
In my opinion, this chapter on diplomatic law in the textbook requires some revisions. I would suggest starting with the key concepts derived from the VCDR and the VCCR. The chapter's structure needs to be adjusted accordingly. Currently, many sections assume that students already possess a basic understanding of the essential points in diplomatic law. However, we should bear in mind that this textbook primarily targets students who have no prior knowledge of diplomatic law.

This would be my suggestion for revised structure:


 * 1) Historical Development of Diplomatic Law
 * 2) Diplomatic and consular missions
 * 3) Immunities and Privileges
 * 4) Functions and Obligations
 * 5) Dispute Settlement
 * 6) Contemporary Issues

From a language perspective, the chapter requires some revisions, such as verb tense, lengthy sentences, and occasionally convoluted phrasing.

It would also be beneficial to incorporate case law from the ICJ into the chapter.

Another area that would benefit from improvement is the scarcity of footnotes and references. Including more citations and sources would enhance the chapter's academic credibility and assist students in further exploring the subject matter.

You will also find some comments in your chapter in which I elaborate on something more specifically. To view these comments, just open your chapter page and click on "Edit" in the top-right menu bar.

Some minor things:


 * There are some issues with the formatting of the footnotes, which are not always consistent with the OSCOLA citation style. To ensure the chapter is fully compliant with OSCOLA, you should review the formatting of the footnotes and make necessary corrections.
 * Note also that the following parts are still missing: summary
 * You could add some links to other chapters of the textbook.
 * Note that I have made some linguistic improvements to the text

Max Milas (discuss • contribs) 13:57, 20 May 2023 (UTC)