United States v. Melekh et al.

Abstract

International law — Relation to municipal law — United Nations Charter and law of nations as part of law of State — Statutes as declaratory of international law — The law of the United States of America.

Treaties — Interpretation of — Consideration of preparatory work Article 105 of United Nations Charter — Immunities of employees of United Nations — Charge of espionage against employee Relationship between diplomatic immunities and immunities of employees of United Nations — The law of the United States of America.

International officials — Employee of United Nations — Immunities of — Charge of espionage — Article 105 of United Nations Charter — Customary international law — Headquarters Agreement between United Nations and United States — International Organizations Immunities Act of United States and other United States legislation — Relationship between diplomatic immunities and immunities of employees of United Nations — Interpretation of treaties — Consideration of preparatory work — Proper forum of decision — The law of the United States of America.

Diplomatic and consular intercourse and privileges — Right to privileges and immunities — Officials of United Nations — Charge of espionage — Article 105 of United Nations Charter — Customary international law — Headquarters Agreement between United Nations and United States of America — International Organizations Immunities Act of United States and other United States legislation — Relationship between diplomatic immunities and immunities of employees of United Nations — Interpretation of treaties — Consideration of preparatory work — Proper forum for decision — The law of the United States of America.