Question

Which one of the following is the consequence of declaring a diplomat "Persona Non Grata":
1. He can be arrested immediately.
2. He/she can be tried in the ordinary court of law.
3.The diplomat may lose his diplomatic immunity.

• A. 1 and 3 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 3 only
• D. 1 and 2 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C 3 only

In diplomacy, a persona non grata is a status sometimes applied by a host country to foreign diplomats to remove their protection by diplomatic immunity from arrest and other normal kinds of prosecution.