De Jure vs De Facto Recognition — KSLU Pil Notes

De Jure vs De Facto Recognition

flowchart TD
    R[Recognition] --> DJ[De Jure Recognition]
    R --> DF[De Facto Recognition]
    DJ --> DJ1[Full, permanent, unconditional recognition]
    DJ --> DJ2[Full diplomatic relations established]
    DJ --> DJ3[Entitled to complete State immunity in foreign courts]
    DJ --> DJ4[Cannot be withdrawn once given]
    DF --> DF1[Provisional, conditional, tentative]
    DF --> DF2[Limited consular or trade relations only]
    DF --> DF3[Can be withdrawn if government becomes unstable]
    DF -- Over time, matures into --> DJ
FeatureDe JureDe Facto
PermanencePermanentProvisional
Diplomatic relationsFull ambassadorial levelConsular or trade missions only
State immunityFull immunity in courtsPartial / contested
WithdrawalIrrevocableCan be withdrawn
Classic exampleUK gave USSR de jure recognition in 1924UK gave USSR de facto recognition in 1921

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