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THE ICJ AND THE ICC:DIFFERENCES



  May 29, 2024

THE ICJ AND THE ICC:DIFFERENCES



Introduction

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) are key institutions in the international legal framework, both located in The Hague. They play distinct roles in promoting international law and justice.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ)

• Establishment: Created in 1945 by the United Nations Charter.

• Function: Principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
• Judges: Comprises 15 judges elected by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council.
• Focus: State responsibility. It handles disputes between states and can determine if a state has breached international law.
• Jurisdiction: General jurisdiction over any international law issue, including border disputes, diplomatic immunity, and genocide.
• Consent: Cases are heard only with the consent of the disputing states.

• Decisions: Binding on the parties but lacks enforcement power.

• Advisory Opinions: Provides non-binding legal opinions to international organizations.

The International Criminal Court (ICC)

• Establishment: Formed in 2001 by the Rome Statute.
• Function: An independent court aimed at prosecuting individuals for serious international crimes.
• Focus: Individual criminal responsibility for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression.
• Jurisdiction: Limited to crimes committed by nationals of member states or within their territories, unless referred by the UN Security Council.
• Enforcement: No police force; relies on state cooperation for arrests.
• Prosecution: Conducts criminal trials and can impose prison sentences, fines, and order reparations to victims.

Key Differences

• ICJ: Deals with disputes between states and state responsibility.
• ICC: Prosecutes individuals for serious international crimes.
• Jurisdiction: ICJ has a broader jurisdiction; ICC is limited to specific crimes.
• Enforcement: ICJ decisions are binding but unenforced; ICC relies on state cooperation for enforcement.

Recent Context

• ICJ: Hearing accusations of genocide against Israel related to the conflict in Gaza.
• ICC: Prosecutor has applied for arrest warrants for leaders involved in the Gaza conflict.

Conclusion

The ICJ and ICC serve different but complementary roles in maintaining international peace and justice, addressing both state and individual accountability.


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