The International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice The International Court of Justice (ICJ), often called the World Court, is an important part of global law. Created under the United Nations Charter, the ICJ is like the main court for the UN. Its job is to solve legal problems between countries and give advice on legal questions asked by UN groups and special agencies. Origins and Structure: The ICJ began in 1945 when the United Nations started. It's located in The Hague, Netherlands. The Court has 15 judges elected by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council. Each judge works for nine years, and elections happen every three years to make sure there's a change of judges. What It Does: 👉 Solving Disputes: ✅ Countries can bring problems to the ICJ, and the Court's decisions are like official orders. ✅ The issues can be about things like land arguments, human rights problems, and understanding treaties. 👉 Giving Advice: ✅ Other parts of the...