legal immunities

Legal immunity is a legal protection that shields certain individuals or entities from being sued or held liable in court for specific actions. For example, government officials performing their official duties, diplomats, or certain government agencies may have immunity, meaning they can’t be sued for actions taken within their official functions. This protection helps ensure smooth functioning of government and international relations but is limited to particular circumstances. Immunity does not mean complete exemption from all legal consequences, only from liability in specific contexts as defined by law.