Questions and Answers
The ICC can impose prison sentences, order fines and seizure of ______ derived from the crimes committed.
assets
The ICJ is concerned with state responsibility rather than individual ______.
culpability
The ICC’s ______________ is limited to the four crimes listed in the Rome Statute.
Rome
The ICJ can accept disputes regarding any question of ______ law.
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Countries such as the US, China, Russia and Israel are not parties to the ______ Statute.
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The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations established in ______.
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The ICC was created by a treaty called the ______ Statute.
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Both the ICJ and the ICC are located in ______.
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The ICC seeks to establish individual criminal responsibility for the most serious international ______.
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The ICC can issue ______ warrants for individuals believed to have committed crimes.
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Study Notes
Overview of ICJ and ICC
- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) are located in The Hague and play crucial roles in international law.
- Both institutions advocate for the international rule of law but serve different purposes.
Functions of ICJ and ICC
- ICJ is the principal judicial body of the United Nations, established in 1945, comprising 15 judges elected by the UN General Assembly and Security Council.
- ICC, created in 2001 under the Rome Statute, is an independent organization aimed at prosecuting individuals for severe international crimes.
ICC's Role and Powers
- The ICC seeks individual criminal responsibility for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression.
- It has the authority to investigate crimes, issue arrest warrants, and conduct criminal trials with prosecution and defense.
- The ICC can impose prison sentences, fines, asset seizures, and provide reparations to victims, but does not impose the death penalty.
ICJ's Role and Jurisdiction
- ICJ focuses on state responsibility rather than individual criminal liability, determining if states have violated international law.
- It offers reparations for state breaches, including guarantees of non-repetition and financial compensation, without identifying individual perpetrators.
- The ICJ can issue "provisional measures" to protect rights believed to be in immediate danger.
Jurisdictional Differences
- ICJ handles broad international law disputes, including border issues, diplomatic immunity, and environmental protection.
- ICC's jurisdiction is limited to specific crimes listed in the Rome Statute and applies only to member states, which includes 124 nations.
- Prominent countries like the US, China, Russia, and Israel are not signatories to the Rome Statute and thus may claim the ICC lacks jurisdiction over them.
Recent Developments
- Current conflicts in Gaza involve allegations of genocide against Israel heard by the ICJ.
- The ICC has sought arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas amid ongoing violent conflicts.
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This quiz explores the roles of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. It covers key arguments, accusations of genocide, and recent legal actions taken against leaders of Israel and Hamas. Test your understanding of international law and its implications in conflict zones.
