Domestic workers who report abuse by diplomats often face barriers to justice because the diplomats’ immunity can block investigations and legal claims. Across multiple cases, critics say this framework leaves victims without effective remedies and discourages accountability. Two developments highlighted by different reporting are court rulings in the United Kingdom and Switzerland that signal a potential shift. The UK and Swiss courts rule on aspects of how diplomatic immunity applies, creating pathways for claims to move forward in situations involving alleged misconduct toward domestic workers. While diplomatic immunity remains a core principle of international law, the rulings are presented as “chipping” at its practical reach by clarifying when immunity may not prevent proceedings or when specific legal questions can be heard by domestic courts. The coverage frames the issue as a tension between protecting diplomatic functions and ensuring legal protections for individuals harmed in employment settings. Overall, the articles describe how litigation in these jurisdictions is beginning to test the limits of immunity and may influence how similar claims are handled elsewhere.