International Court of Justice (ICJ)
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction | – Established in 1945 by the UN Charter. – Began functioning in April 1946. – Located at the Peace Palace, The Hague, Netherlands. – Comprises 15 judges elected for 9-year terms by the UNGA and UNSC. |
| Objectives | – Resolve international disputes through legal means. – Contribute to the development of international law. – Promote peace and security globally. |
| Reports & Indices | – Publishes Annual Reports summarizing activities and casework. |
| Instruments | – Statute of the International Court of Justice (Defines its operations). – United Nations Charter (Establishes its framework). |
| Structure | – The Court: 15 judges with 9-year terms. – The Registry: Administrative support organ. – Operates under rules defined in its statute. |
| Subsidiary Organs | – Does not have direct subsidiary organs. – Functions as a principal UN organ alongside the General Assembly, Security Council, etc. |
| Committees | – Budgetary and Administrative Committee: Manages financial and administrative operations. – Rules Committee: Proposes procedural updates. – Library Committee: Oversees the development of library resources. |
| Initiatives | – Publications: Releases handbooks and judicial reports. – Educational Outreach: Includes programs like the Judicial Fellowship Programme. – Commemorative Events: Celebrates milestones like anniversaries. |
| Key Initiatives | – Promotes legal awareness via public sessions and digital accessibility. – Organizes judicial fellowship programs. – Celebrates 75th anniversary with special reports. |
