Staatsimmuniteit
Staatsimmuniteit, also known as sovereign immunity, is a legal doctrine that protects states from being sued in the courts of other states. This principle is rooted in the concept of sovereign equality, meaning that all states are considered equal and independent. Consequently, one state cannot exercise jurisdiction over another without its consent.
Historically, state immunity was absolute, meaning a state could not be sued in foreign courts under any
The application of state immunity can be complex, and national laws and international conventions, such as
In practice, state immunity aims to prevent harassment of states by litigation in foreign courts and to