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Lesson 4 - International Court of Justice
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- Key History
- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the main judicial branch of the United Nations.It was created in 1945 by the UN Charter and began operating in 1946 in The Hague, Netherlands.It replaced an earlier court called the Permanent Court of International Justice.The ICJ settles legal disputes between countries and gives advisory opinions on international law.Its rulings help maintain peaceful relations and cooperation between nations
- Key Members
- The court has 15 judges.Judges are elected by the United Nations General Assembly and the UN Security Council.Judges serve 9-year terms and can be re-elected.Judges come from different regions of the world to represent the global legal system.Only countries (states) can bring cases to the ICJ—not individuals or companies.Example leadership:President: Yuji IwasawaVice President: Julia Sebutinde
- Rules of the ICJ
- The ICJ only hears cases between countries.Both countries must agree to the court’s jurisdiction before the case can proceed.Decisions are legally binding on the countries involved.If a country refuses to follow a ruling, the issue can be brought to the UN Security Council. The court can also issue advisory opinions for UN organizations on international law questions.
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- Example Pending Case Before the CourtApplication of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide(The Gambia v. Myanmar)Started: 2019Issue: Myanmar is accused of committing genocide against the Rohingya people.The Gambia filed the case on behalf of members of the Genocide Convention.The court is examining whether Myanmar violated international law by committing or failing to prevent genocide.Multiple countries have joined the case as intervening states.
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