... the detailed recommendations made by the Foreign Affairs Committee, the Government stressed that any attempts at trying to make amendments to the Vienna Conventions was fraught with difficulty, instead the need to apply the Convention in a firm manner was more realistic5. It was further stated that the new policies to restrict the abuse of immunities would be more appropriate. The Government's conclusions included, that it was ready to 'scan bags and to record their weight and size where there are specific grounds for doing so but as a matter of routine.'6 It was also agreed that ' the Government has clarified the guidelines on breaches of criminal law by diplomats and their families and the criteria for dealing with them. More stringent standards are being applied.'7 Therefore the possibility of expelling diplomats from the country if in breach of criminal law was available as an option for the host ...

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