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International Court of Justice
ICJ
Special Procedure
The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, settling legal disputes between states and providing advisory opinions on international legal questions.
Committee Topics & Research Guides
Selected Case
Alleged Violations of Sovereign Rights and Maritime Jurisdiction in the South China Sea (Republic of the Philippines v. People's Republic of China)
Background Information
Committee Overview
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, established in 1946. The Court settles legal disputes between states and gives advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and specialized agencies.
Key Procedures
- Contentious cases between states
- Advisory proceedings on legal questions
- Preliminary objections and jurisdiction
- Evidence presentation and witness examination
- Oral arguments and written pleadings
- Judgment delivery and enforcement
Committee Details
Difficulty Level:
Special Procedure
Expected Delegates:15-20
Session Type:Judicial Proceedings
Language:English