Kazemi Estate v. Islamic Republic of Iran
Overview
Represented the REDRESS Trust in the Supreme Court of Canada (and in the Quebec Court of Appeal) as intervener in Kazemi Estate v Islamic Republic of Iran. Kazemi involved the application of state immunity to civil claims of torture. REDRESS argued that state immunity for torture should not apply to foreign public officials personally responsible for carrying out the act. 2014 SCC 62; 2012 QCCA 1449
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Rahool brings a combination of creative thinking, meticulous preparation and strong courtroom advocacy to each of his cases. His approach is practical and focused on achieving long-term strategic succ…
