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- Types of Cases
- Contentious cases legal disputes between countries (binding decisions).Advisory opinions legal advice requested by UN bodies (non‑binding).
- The International Court of Justice (ICJ)
- The ICJ is the main judicial body of the United Nations. It settles disputes between countries and gives legal advice to the UN. It is located in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
- Key Members
- The Court has 15 judges from different regions of the world. They serve 9‑year terms and are elected by both the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council. No two judges can be from the same country at the same time.
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- The ICJ was created in 1945 after World War II as part of the UN Charter. It replaced the Permanent Court of International Justice. The Court began working in 1946 and has been the world’s highest international court ever since.
- Key History
- Rules of the Court
- The ICJ only hears cases when countries accept its jurisdiction. Cases include written arguments, public hearings, and private deliberations. Decisions are made by majority vote, and the President of the Court breaks ties. The official languages are English and French.
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- The ICJ’s mission is to promote peace by resolving disputes between nations using international law. It also provides legal guidance to UN agencies through advisory opinions.
- Mission / Purpose
- Pending Case Example
- South Africa accuses Israel of violating the Genocide Convention in Gaza. The case is ongoing. The Court has issued provisional measures and continues reviewing evidence and arguments from both sides.
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