CARMEL RICKARD: Equatorial Guinea’s playboy to pay up?
Equatorial Guinea’s first son (and second vice-president) has challenged his conviction for corruption by a French court, citing diplomatic immunity
05 March 2020 - 05:00
Anyone keen to see those responsible for corruption punished — whoever and wherever they might be — may find the next few weeks frustrating.
At the end of February, after hearing argument, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) reserved its decision on a matter that will have great import regarding diplomatic immunity from prosecution, and the impunity of the rich and powerful when it comes to money laundering and corruption...
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