Intl Court of Justice Flashcards
1
Q
What is the 2 fold jurisdiction of ICJ ?
A
1) Legal disputes between States on contentious cases
2) Requests for advisory opinions on legal questions
2
Q
What is the primary difference between the 2 ?
A
1) Legal disputes are referred to ICJ by States
themselves
2) Advisory opinions are referred to ICJ by UN organs only and not States
3
Q
Decisions in case of legal disputes between states are Binding ?
A
YES and it is the final judgement without any court of appeal
4
Q
In case of advisory opinions ?
A
They are suggestions and not binding
