THE CASE TIMELINE
A complete chronological record tracking the path from the attack on January 8, 2020 to active international legal proceedings at the ICJ, ICC, and ICAO.
Iran Challenges ICJ Jurisdiction in Montreal Convention Case
Forum: International Court of Justice, The Hague
Iran Challenges ICJ Jurisdiction in Montreal Convention Case
Iran filed preliminary objections challenging the ICJ’s jurisdiction and the admissibility of the four states’ case. Under the Court’s rules, proceedings on the merits were suspended while these objections are decided.
Forum: International Court of Justice, The Hague
ACTIVE — ICJ PROCEEDINGS ONGOINGICJ Memorial and Supporting Annexes Filed Against Iran
Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom filed their Memorial and supporting annexes in the International Court of Justice case concerning Iran’s alleged breaches of the 1971 Montreal Convention. The confidential filing sets out the applicants’ factual case, legal arguments, evidence, and requested remedies. Proceedings on the merits were subsequently suspended after Iran filed preliminary objections challenging the Court’s jurisdiction and the admissibility of the case.
Forum: International Court of Justice (ICJ), The Hague
ICJFour States File PS752 Case at the International Court of Justice
Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom jointly filed an application instituting proceedings against Iran before the International Court of Justice. The applicants allege that Iran violated multiple obligations under the 1971 Montreal Convention, including obligations to prevent and punish offences against civil aviation and to conduct an impartial, transparent, and fair investigation and prosecution.
Forum: International Court of Justice (ICJ), The Hague
ACTIVE — ICJ PROCEEDINGS ONGOINGStay Informed
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