"In spite of his quotation from Eric Clarke that "Consuls arethe Cinderellas of the diplomatic service", this study showsthrough a historical evolution, the relevance of Consulsthrough their structure, competence, privileges andimmunities. " from the Foreword by H.E. Professor Guido deMarco, President of the 45th UN General Assembly,President Emeritus of the Republic of MaltaContents of this work include:• The Consul through the Ages• The Appointment of Consuls• Consular Privileges and Immunities• Functions of Consuls• Assistance to Nationals• Notarial Functions of Consuls• The Consul's Role in the Protection of Foreign Interests• The Honorary ConsulAppendices• Withdrawal from the Optional Protocol• Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963• UK-Sweden Agreement• GUUAM Convention on Consular RelationsAn invaluable purchase for Governments, lawyers and thosewho study them - as well as for Consuls themselves.