Oxford University Press Consular Law and Practice (Oxford Monographs in International Law)

First published in 1961, Consular Law and Practice is a classic work of enormous interest and practical use to diplomats, consuls, and international lawyers. The second edition of this work is now thoroughly revised and updated, and covers the historical evolution of the subject, the Vienna Convention, general laws of consular relations, the traditional and changing role of consuls, diplomatic privileges and immunities, and the function of consuls as ambassadors in cultural and scientific exchange. Review "This is a work of considerable academic standing. It is a scholarly contribution which has been extensively researched, and much attention has been paid to detail. It provides insight into consular activity and demonstrates the relationship between convention and customary international law. The text will serve as an invaluable reference tool to those engaged in consular activity, as well as serving the needs of those with either a developed or passing interest in what is one of the oldest forms of international activity."--Year Book of International Law "This is a work of considerable academic standing. It is a scholarly contribution which has been extensively researched, and much attention has been paid to detail. It provides insight into consular activity and demonstrates the relationship between convention and customary international law. The text will serve as an invaluable reference tool to those engaged in consular activity, as well as serving the needs of those with either a developed or passing interest in what is one of the oldest forms of international activity."--Year Book of International Law "This is a work of considerable academic standing. It is a scholarly contribution which has been extensively researched, and much attention has been paid to detail. It provides insight into consular activity and demonstrates the relationship between convention and customary international law. The text will serve as an invaluable reference tool to those engaged in consular activity, as well as serving the needs of those with either a developed or passing interest in what is one of the oldest forms of international activity."--Year Book of International Law "This is a work of considerable academic standing. It is a scholarly contribution which has been extensively researched, and much attention has been paid to detail. It provides insight into consular activity and demonstrates the relationship between convention and customary international law. Thetext will serve as an invaluable reference tool to those engaged in consular activity, as well as serving the needs of those with either a developed or passing interest in what is one of the oldest forms of international activity."--Year Book of International Law