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The petitioners welcomed the ruling, while legal experts warned that the decision would have far-reaching implications for employers, who will need to adjust their current leave policies to comply with the judgement.

It was debated in parliament, but in a letter responding to petitioners, state authorities made no commitment to holding an inquiry.

It was debated in parliament, but in a letter responding to petitioners, the state's minister for police and counter-terrorism made no commitment to holding an inquiry.

Victor Kattan, who speaks for the petitioners, said the government had a responsibility to acknowledge what took place "to advance understanding and knowledge" about its past.

Two years later, the court dismissed the petition, directing the petitioner to approach the committee handling transfers of wild animals by zoos.