ICC: What is the International Court?
The International Court of Justice in The Hague is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. But who actually sits on the ICJ and what are its tasks? An overview.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been in existence for 80 years, established in 1945 through the signing of the United Nations (UN) Charter and began its work in 1946. The ICJ is composed of 15 judges from 15 different countries, elected by the UN General Assembly and Security Council for nine-year terms. The court's judgments are binding on the parties involved, but it cannot enforce its decisions, and parties can appeal to the UN Security Council if they fail to comply. The ICJ is based in The Hague, Netherlands, and its official languages are English and French.
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