The International Court of Justice

ISBN-10: 1789900174
ISBN-13: 9781789900170
Series: The International Court of Justice
Pages: 1392
Language: English
Published: 2020-08-28
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Author: William A. Schabas

Description

The International Court of Justice (the 'World Court') is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. This important collection covers how the court deals with legal disputes between States and provides advisory opinions on the important issues of international law. Readers of this book will obtain a comprehensive overview of the Court, its activities, procedure and contribution to the progressive development of international law. Containing inspirational work by the most prominent experts in the field, as well as an original introduction by the editor, this timely collection will be a crucial resource for scholars and students alike.