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Flight PS752: International Coordination and Response Group memorial statement

Press release

Flight PS752: International Coordination and Response Group memorial statement

The International Coordination and Response Group have filed a memorial with the International Court of Justice instituting the next phase in proceedings against Iran.

From:Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficePublished16 October 2024

Statement from the International Coordination and Response Group on filing memorial of Flight PS752:

"Today the United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine have jointly filed a memorial with the International Court of Justice, instituting the next phase of proceedings against Iran in relation to its breaches of the 1971 Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation.

"Iran has, among other violations, failed to take all practicable measures to prevent the destruction of Flight PS752 by members of its armed forces. Iran has equally failed to advance a full, transparent and impartial investigation and prosecution in accordance with international standards.

"Today's legal action underscores our commitment to achieving transparency, justice and accountability for the victims and their families."

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Published 16 October 2024

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