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30 January, 2024
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South Africa has moved the International Court of Justice (ICJ), invoking the Genocide Convention, 1948, against Israel accusing it of committing genocide during its ongoing military campaign in Gaza.
What is ICJ?
Judges |
Countries |
3 |
Africa |
2 |
Latin America and the Caribbean |
3 |
Asia |
5 |
Western Europe and other states |
2 |
Eastern Europe |
Election- They are conducted triennially, and five among these 15 judges are elected every three years for a nine-year term to ensure a sense of continuity especially in pending cases.
Jurisdiction- There are two types of jurisdiction.
Legal disputes-The Court settles legal disputes between nations only and not between individuals, organizations and private enterprises in accordance with international law.
Why South Africa approached ICJ?
Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, 1948 |
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01 September, 2021
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Functions of ICJ
It has two primary functions:
Who nominates the candidates?
What are the qualifications of ICJ judges?
Features of ICJ
Functioning of ICJ
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