Review:
International Court Of Justice
overall review score: 4.2
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, established in 1945 to settle legal disputes between states and give advisory opinions on international legal issues.
Key Features
- Settling legal disputes between states
- Providing advisory opinions on international legal issues
- Composed of 15 judges elected by the UN General Assembly and Security Council
Pros
- Promotes peaceful resolution of international disputes
- Contributes to the development and clarification of international law
- Enhances the rule of law at the international level
Cons
- Limited enforcement mechanism for its decisions
- Dependent on cooperation from member states for compliance