Mendaro v. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Abstract

646International organizations — Immunities — Immunity from jurisdiction of courts of host State — Employment dispute — Action for sex discrimination brought by member of staff against international organization — Officials — Terms and conditions of employment — General principles of law — Whether forming part of the conditions of employment — Prohibition of sex discrimination and sexual harassmentInternational tribunals — International administrative tribunals — World Bank Administrative Tribunal — Procedure — Late applications — Grounds for entertaining late application — Attempt to influence decision of Tribunal — Improper interference