A Comparative Study of State Immunity from Jurisdiction, Recognition and Enforcement Action

This book examines the history and development of diplomatic and state immunity, state debt and pre- and post-judgement measures. It defines what a state debt is and what may be excluded. It further makes a distinction between public and private acts of the State, and explains the current jurisprudential developments with respect to the activities that a State may be excepted jurisdiction, prosecution and enforcement action against her. Using cases from the US and the EU, this book analyses the judicial interpretation and decisions of Treaties, Conventions and Statutes developed over the past 2 centuries. The book considers institutionalised and non-institutionalised arbitration and judicial means of dispute resolution, with cases brought before State courts and arbitration under the Bank of International Settlement. Finally, this book is suitable for academicians, professionals, students of the law business and finance, administrators, and anyone who might be curious about sovereign immunity.