Iraqi father in legal first against BP over son's death - BBC News

Hussein Julood says the burning of gas at a BP-run oil field in Iraq caused his son's leukaemia.

13 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsClimateImage source, Jess Kelly/BBCImage caption, Hussein Julood is seeking compensation for the loss of his sonBy Esme Stallard & Owen PinnellBBC NewsA father has started legal action against UK oil giant BP over the death of his 21-year-old son.

Hussein Julood alleges the burning off of gas at a BP-run oil field in Iraq - a practice known as flaring - caused his son Ali's leukaemia.

A BBC investigation in 2022 found Ali's village, which lies within the field, had high levels of cancer-causing pollutants known to come from flaring.

BP said "we understand the concerns" and are supporting change.

The case is believed to be the first time an individual has started legal action against a major oil firm over its flaring practices.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68829899

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