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Decision pending as arguments in Kazemi case hearing conclude

Quebec Superior Court Justice Robert Mongeon must decide whether Canada’s  State Immunity Act precludes a civil suit against Iran for the torture and death of Zahra Kazemi.

Background on Kazemi case
Background on the State Immunity Act


CCIJ in the News – March 2010

I.    Print/Online

• The Montreal Gazette:
  Court to rule on son's right to sue Iran over mother's death - March 9, 2010
  
  also published in:
  Vancouver Sun
  Nanaimo Daily News
  Ottawa Citizen
  Canada.com
  
  
• CBC News:
  Kazemi’s son seeks justice in Canadian court - March 8, 2010
  
  republished in:
  Yahoo News
  
  
• Canada East
  Que. judge to rule if Iran, officials have immunity against Kazemi civil suit - March 8, 2010
  
  also published in:
  The Western Star