The International Court of Justice: Questions and Answers About the Principal Judicial Organ of the United Nations

By UN Department of Public Information and International Court of Justice

The International Court of Justice plays an important role in the settlement of legal disputes between states and contributes to the development of international law. This booklet answers some frequently asked questions about its functions and its case-law. It explains how members are elected to the Court, the sources of the law applied, who may submit cases and who might request advisory opinions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9211008220
• ISBN13: 9789211008227
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: United Nations Department of Public Information
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 5.5"