International Court of Justice

The Purpose:
Article 2 of the UN Charter states that "all members shall settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered."

The International Court of Justice was founded in 1945 after the break up of the Permanent Court of Justice which was poorly made after WWI

The International Court of Justice is established at the Peace Palace in The Hague Netherlands

It obtains 15 Courts Justices that serve a 9 year term all from different nations. Often called, "The World Court."
With the current President being Peter Tomka
Official languages: English and French

Who are the members and who is Eligible?

All nations part of the UN are subject to the Court. (193 member states)

Any country is eligible to ask advice and bring cases to the Court

INitiatives/Programs

Implements

• Territoral rights
• Law of the Sea
• Diplomatic Protection
• Nationality

ICJ hears cambodia vs thialand

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kvpFyK8fs4

Cases such as
Nicaragua vs United States
Australia vs Timor leste
Liechtenstein vs Guatemala