There seems to be one exception to the all-comprehensive and universal power of the State; it does not extend to the diplomatic officials and embassies of foreign States within its territories. But it is not so. The sovereign has himself extended this concession to the diplomatic representatives of other States for the sake of international co-operation and courtesy. It is necessary for civilised intercourse between sovereign States. But what the State gives, it can also take back. By virtue of its sovereignty, any State can withdraw the diplomatic immunity of the representatives of the foreign State, if it so likes. It is a concession and not a compulsion. Hence, the extra-territorial rights and concessions of the foreign diplomats are no exception to the rule of universality of the sovereign power of the State.<\/p>