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43 pages of arcane rules in fact. Called ICAO Annex 13. And you're right, the "State of Occurrence" controls the investigation, appoints the investigator-in-charge and controls the release of information. However, I find the language of rule 5.11 rather interesting:

5.11 If, in the course of an investigation it becomes known, or it is suspected, that an act of unlawful interference was involved, the investigator-in-charge shall immediately initiate action to ensure that the aviation security authorities of the State(s) concerned are so informed.

(emphasis is mine)...

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Wait ... aren't the CVR and the FDR in Washington DC? And haven't they been there for several weeks?

Black boxes from China Eastern crash sent to US for analysis - ABC News (go.com)...

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Link seems to be working ok for me. Completely agree....

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I think it's OK though - they wrapped it up in a sturdy plastic bag.

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Bad analogy. No third party. No damages. No crime. No external regulation. Purely local jurisdiction. Regulation was rescinded by its creator, not a judge. No appeal pending. Ownership dynamics are mismatched....