International Court of Justice

International Court of Justice

Sometimes called the world court, learn about the ICJ’s powers, structure, and purpose.

Transcript

In this lesson we’ll learn about the International Court of Justice, or ICJ. We’ll examine its role, structure, and jurisdiction.

I.               Purpose and Role

The International Court of Justice exists to settle disputes of international law between states. It was established in 1945 as the primary judicial organ of the United Nations. However, under certain conditions, even non-United Nations members can be part of the...

Lessons

    • 1. Origins of International Law
    2. When International Actors Interact
    3. Domestic Application of International Law
    4. Jurisdiction and Immunities
    5. Law of War
    • The Law of War and Defining Force
    • Justifications for the Use of Force
    • Humanitarian Law
    6. International Criminal Law
    • Theories of Liability in International Criminal Law
    • The International Criminal Court
    • Crimes Subject to ICC Jurisdiction
    • Other International Crimes
    7. Human Rights Law
    • Basic Principles of International Human Rights
    • Categories of Human Rights
    • Human Rights Institutions