11 Apr 2022

Diplomatic conventions explained as MPs mull Russian ambassador summons

From Midday Report, 12:11 pm on 11 April 2022

Parliament's foreign select committee is considering hauling the Russian Ambassador to appear before them.

He's rejected the committee's invitations twice already and MPs are wondering whether to formally summons him.

However, as an ambassador, he's eligible for diplomatic immunity.

Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington Public international law specialist, Professor Alberto Costi, spoke to Māni Dunlop.