Internationaal Recht (Week 3): Name the two rules in regards to the distinction between official and personal acts by a state representative.

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Name the two rules in regards to the distinction between official and personal acts by a state representative.

Bas Dubbelman · Accepted Answer

The distinction:
1. The motives of the state representative are immaterial 
2. Acts that fall outside the official functions of a state representative (conduct ultra vires) are still official acts if they are performed in a public capacity

Internationaal Recht (Week 3)

Name the two rules in regards to the distinction between official and personal acts by a state representative.

The distinction: 1. The motives of the state representative are immaterial 2. Acts that fall outside the official functions of a state representative (conduct ultra vires) are still official acts if they are performed in a public capacity

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