Can China be sued for the spread of Covid-19? Watch
State sponsors of terrorism can be held liable for the terror acts they support and finance. So, can China face legal liability for its role in the global coronavirus pandemic?
By JERUSALEM POST STAFFA man wears a mask as he walks past a mural showing a modified image of the Chinese Communist Party emblem in Shanghai, China after the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, January 28, 2020(photo credit: REUTERS/ALY SONG)
Can Beijing face legal liability for its role in the global coronavirus pandemic?Or, as a sovereign state, can it merely assert immunity and avoid litigation?These are the questions being asked as the fallout from the coronavirus wreaks havoc on lives and the global economy.
Shurat HaDin is hosting a round table panel discussion with legal experts. Watch above or click on this link.
"Generally, sovereign states have immunity that allows them to avoid being sued in court," explained attorney Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, president of Shurat HaDin. "There is an exception under American law, however, that state sponsors of terrorism can be held liable for the terror acts they support and finance. This exception has allowed Shurat HaDin to represents terror victims in cases against North Korea, Syria and Iran." Could it work with China?
Darshan-Leitner said that people are approaching Shurat HaDin and asking whether China's failure to act might constitute a breach of its duty under international law that could open it up to paying damages.During the panel, she and other experts will tackle the issue.
Among those expected to participate are US Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), former US National Security Adviser John Bolton and attorneys Gordon G. Chang and John B. Bellinger, III.
The purpose of the program is not to get into the conspiracy theories, but to delve into the legal issues.
Watch this fascinating discussion above or by clicking on Shurat HaDin’s Facebook page at this link.For more information: https://www.shd-live.comThis article was written in cooperation with Shurat HaDin.
