Includes Schedule of advisory opinions (pages 230-309). Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
The pre-ICJ history of the advisory function -- Key features of the advisory function -- Requesting an ICJ advisory opinion -- Procedure relating to an advisory opinion -- Scope of the Court's jurisdiction -- Discretion of the Court -- Treatment of the question and its scope -- Effect of and compliance with an advisory opinion -- Impact of the advisory opinions on international law -- Annex 1. UN Charter (Chapter XIV, the International Court of Justice) -- Annex 2. Statute of the International Court of Justice -- Annex 3. Rules of court (1978) as amended in 2005 -- Annex 4. The Court's practice directions -- Annex 5. Schedule of advisory opinions.
Summary:
"This book provides a complete guide to the vital advisory jurisdiction of the ICJ which is available to the UN General Assembly, Security Council and UN specialised agencies. Subjects such as treaty interpretation, privileges and immunities, legality of nuclear weapons, the legality of the 'wall' built by Israel in respect of the Occupied Territories have featured in the ICJ's advisory opinions. The author explains why the advisory jurisdiction is a vital and important means for the continuous clarification and development of public international law. The book analyses the key features of an advisory opinion, the process and procedure for invoking the ICJ's jurisdiction, as well as the practice of the court with reference to its leading advisory opinions."-- Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.