Bachelor of Governance and International Relations

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    An assessment of the benefits and challenges of diplomatic immunity in international relations: a case study of Ugandan diplomats in foreign missions
    (Uganda Christian University, 2026-05-07) Hope Kyohairwe
    The study assessing the benefits and challenges of diplomatic immunity in international relations: a case study of Ugandan diplomats in foreign missions. The study was guided by objectives which included; examining the benefits of diplomatic immunity in promoting Uganda’s international relations, assessing the challenges associated with the practice of diplomatic immunity among Ugandan diplomats in foreign missions, and evaluating the measures undertaken to address the misuse of diplomatic immunity by Ugandan diplomats abroad. The study adopted a qualitative descriptive case study design, using purposive random sampling to select 10 key informant interviews who are top management in selected institutions like; the ambassadors, diplomatic officers, top management from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Uganda, and top management from the United Nations in Uganda. Facts became accumulated through key informant interviews and analyzed thematically while adhering to strict ethical requirements. The research findings revealed that diplomatic immunity complements Uganda’s international family members by enabling powerful international relations, consider-building, and cooperation, even as demanding situations such as misinterpretation, misconduct allegations, legal complexities, and restrained training can harm Uganda’s reputation; however, measures like pre-deployment education, codes of conduct, responsibility mechanisms, diplomatic consultations, and adherence to worldwide conventions help sell ethical conduct and protect the country’s credibility overseas. In conclusion, while diplomatic immunity presents essential protections that support Uganda’s worldwide family members, its effectiveness depends on proper knowledge, moral use, and sturdy duty mechanisms. Finally, the research recommended the want for non-stop schooling for Ugandan diplomats on the scope and ethical use of diplomatic immunity, strengthening inner duty mechanisms, maintaining proactive engagement and cooperation with host states, enhancing public and media recognition of diplomatic privileges, and supplying good enough resources and institutional aid to make sure compliance and protect Uganda’s global credibility.