International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Question 1

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Answer 1

• ‘World Court’
• The judicial wing of the United Nations

Question 2

Functions of International Court of Justice

Answer 2

to settle inter-state disputes and offer advisory opinions to the UN and member states

Question 3

International Court of Justice is Composed of:

Answer 3

15 judges serving 9-year terms

Question 4

Jurisdiction of International Court of Justice…

Answer 4

established through consent or treaty specification

Question 5

ICJ Can Make Orders of Provincial Measures

Answer 5

• i.e. United States of America v. Iran (1980)
• i.e. Ukraine v. Russian Federation (2022)
• i.e. South Africa v. Israel (2023)

Question 6

International Criminal Law

Answer 6

international law regarding the criminal responsibility of individuals

Question 7

International Criminal Law is Based On

Answer 7

customary international law

Question 8

4 International Crimes:

Answer 8

i) Genocide (1948 Genocide Convention)

ii) War crimes (Rome Statute, 1998)

iii) Crimes against humanity (Rome Statute)

iv) Crime of aggression (Rome Statute)