Effects of Recognition — KSLU Pil Notes

Effects of Recognition

1. The recognised State can sue and be sued in domestic courts of the recognising State
2. It is entitled to diplomatic immunity and privileges
3. Its laws and acts are given effect in foreign courts
4. It can sign treaties with the recognising State
5. It can become a member of international organisations

Luther v. Sagor (1921): English Court of Appeal refused to recognise Soviet decrees until UK extended de facto recognition. Once recognition was given, the Soviet decree was treated as valid law.