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(Government of the Republic of South Africa and Others v. Von Abo)

Australia.  04 April 2011 .

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2021

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Abstract

Diplomatic relations — Diplomatic protection — Applicant requesting diplomatic protection from Government of South Africa against Government of Zimbabwe — Whether applicant entitled to diplomatic protection — Whether State having obligation to provide diplomatic protection — Position under international law — South African Constitution — Responsibility of executive for conducting foreign relations — Discretion of executive with respect to diplomatic relations — Zimbabwean expropriation of farmland — Response of South Africa

Relationship of international law and municipal law — Conduct of foreign relations — Whether justiciable in municipal court — Nature of diplomatic protection — Whether court entitled to question efficacy of steps taken by South African Government — The law of South Africa

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Case Report
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© Cambridge University Press 2012

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