ICJ Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

where is the ICJ based?

A

The Netherlands

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2
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when was if founded?

A

1945

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3
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what as it seen as?

A

the world court

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4
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what does the ICJ do?

A

deals with disputes between UN member states, such as over boarders, to create harmony between member states

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5
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Make up of the ICJ

A

15 judges elected by the UNSC and general assembly

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6
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dispute example

A

Nicaragua and Costa Rica dispute (2015)
- a decades long dispute over a patch of wetlands on the San Juan river escalated in 1998 when Nicaragua placed limits on the ships allowed through the San Juan river
- case was taken to the ICJ in 2015
- ICJ sided with Costa Rica meaning Nicaragua had to hand over territory

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7
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ICJ strengths

A
  • almost universal jurisdiction
  • settles boarder disputes with losing states still abiding by decisions
  • establishes a central power for disputes to be resolved in a fair manner
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8
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ICJ weaknesses

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  • jurisdiction doesn’t extend to non-state actors
  • no formal enforcing power, states can withdraw from the ICJ
  • favours western states with 5/15 of judges being the UNSC
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