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Member State
United Kingdom
Themes
Type of document
Jurisprudence
Permanent link to the contribution
https://www.cahdidatabases.coe.int/C/Immunities/United Kingdom/1996/273
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Database of the CAHDI "The immunities of States and international organisations" - contribution of United Kingdom - Jurisprudence of 12/03/1996

Al-Adsani v. Government of Kuwait

Author(ity)

Court of Appeal

Date of the decision, of the judgment

12/03/1996

Points of law

A foreign State enjoys immunity in the UK in relation to proceedings in respect of torture committed outside the UK. The exception to immunity in respect of acts occasioning personal injury or death, applies only when they are caused by acts or omissions in the UK (section 5, State Immunity Act). There is no general exception to immunity in respect of acts of torture or other violations of international law.

Summary of the case

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Sources

107 ILR 536

Additional information (explanations, notes, etc.)

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