ICJ Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
where is the ICJ based?
A
The Netherlands
2
Q
when was if founded?
A
1945
3
Q
what as it seen as?
A
the world court
4
Q
what does the ICJ do?
A
deals with disputes between UN member states, such as over boarders, to create harmony between member states
5
Q
Make up of the ICJ
A
15 judges elected by the UNSC and general assembly
6
Q
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
7
Q
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
8
Q
ICJ weaknesses
A
- 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
