It is impossible for Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe to invoke diplomatic immunity if a diplomatic passport was not gazetted in advance of her trip, an international law specialist has told News24.
Diplomatic passports are issued within strict guidelines and usually only applies for the specific purpose of the official's visit, immigration lawyer Craig Smith from Craig Smith & Associates told News24 on Wednesday.
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