Obama's ambassador refuses to pay London congestion charge

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The United States is refusing to pay more than £3 million in congestion charge fines, despite a change in ambassador.

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Isn't it amazing how some people are deemed criminals & have their lives ruined for refusing to pay fines to this government & others, politicians, can get away with it? Different laws for us & them.

reply to post by Haydn_17


Isn't it true that under international law, our diplomats are immune to prosecution and fines while in the country they are a diplomat to?

I'm not saying they shouldn't pay the fines and respect the local laws.... But I don't think they are legally bound to do it...
They should do it through good will, of course..

reply to post by BomSquad


I know, i dont think it sounds fair, hey im from the Govt, im not like the commoners, i dont need to pay nuthing.

reply to post by Haydn_17


It's not quite like that...

It's a diplomatic courtesy given from one country to another.