''Part I, Chapter 2, Scope of Penal Law, Article 8 Application of the Penal Law within the Territory of the Lao PDR''
In the event that diplomatic representatives or individuals enjoying diplomatic immunity, conferred by International Conventions to which the Lao PDR is a party, commit offences on the territory of the Lao PDR, these cases shall be settled based on the International Conventions to which the Lao PDR is a party or through diplomatic channels.
1. The Court may not proceed with a request for surrender or assistance which would require the requested State to act inconsistently with its obligations under international law with respect to the State or diplomatic immunity of a person or property of a third State, unless the Court can first obtain the cooperation of that third State for the waiver of the immunity.
2. The Court may not proceed with a request for surrender which would require the requested State to act inconsistently with its obligations under international agreements pursuant to which the consent of a sending State is required to surrender a person of that State to the Court, unless the Court can first obtain the cooperation of the sending State for the giving of consent for the surrender.