The International Court of Justice
Questions and Answers About the Principal Judicial Organ of the United Nations

The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It plays an important role in the peaceful settlement of legal disputes between States and contributes, both by its judgments and advisory opinions, to the development of international law. This book provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the functioning of the International Court of Justice and its case-law. The questions have been placed under the following broad areas: What is the International Court of Justice?; Who sits on the International Court of Justice?; How does the International Court of Justice work?; The contentions procedure; The advisory procedure; The International Court of Justice in action; What does the future hold for the International Court of Justice?; and How to obtain more information.

A UN Publication Book Information: Sales Number: E. 99.I.25 ISBN 9211008220 84pp. List price: $7.50 Special Academic Price: $5.00