International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN), established in 1945 under the UN Charter. It serves as the primary legal forum for resolving disputes between UN member states and provides advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and specialized agencies.
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It serves as the primary legal forum for resolving disputes between UN member states and provides advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and specialized agencies. The ICJ consists of 15 judges elected by the UN General Assembly and Security Council for a nine-year term. The ICJ's jurisdiction covers a wide range of legal issues, including territorial disputes, human rights, state responsibility, and international law interpretation. Its decisions are binding and final, and member states are obligated to comply with them. The court is based in The Hague, Netherlands, and operates in both contentious and advisory proceedings, with countries voluntarily accepting its jurisdiction. The ICJ plays a crucial role in maintaining international peace, settlement of disputes, and upholding the rule of law in global affairs.