Iran’s ICJ Case against Canada Tests the Terrorism Exception to Sovereign Immunity

24 Jul 2023

Iran’s ICJ Application alleges Canada’s designation of Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism and legislation allowing private plaintiffs to sue Iran in Canadian courts for terrorism-related injuries violate customary international law. The post Iran’s ICJ Case against Canada Tests the Terrorism Exception to Sovereign Immunity first appeared on Just Security. The post Iran’s ICJ Case against Canada Tests the Terrorism Exception to Sovereign Immunity appeared first on Just Security.
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Maryam Jamshidi

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