Tag: state immunity

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29 January 2015

High Court provides guidance on waiver of sovereign immunity

In a recent decision, the High Court considered the scope of sovereign immunity provided by section 1 of the State Immunity Act 1978 (the “1978 …
03 September 2012

Supreme Court clarifies "commercial purposes" exception to state immunity

The Supreme Court has clarified the scope of the exception to immunity under the State Immunity Act 1978 for property held by a state which is "in use or …
20 July 2012

Privy Council rules on the liability of state-owned corporations for debts of the state

A recent Privy Council decision clarifies the principles regarding enforcement of state debts against state-owned entities. Creditors of states are …