Questions and Answers
What type of crimes can the ICC prosecute?
Which of the following is not a power held by the ICC?
What is a primary function of the ICJ?
What distinguishes the jurisdictions of the ICC and the ICJ?
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What can a state request from the ICJ if its rights are in immediate danger?
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Which of the following countries is not a party to the Rome Statute?
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What type of reparations can the ICJ order?
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Upon what basis does the ICC have jurisdiction?
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What is the primary function of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
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Which court is considered the principal judicial organ of the United Nations?
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When was the International Criminal Court (ICC) established?
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Who elects the judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
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What is a significant difference between the ICC and the ICJ?
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What mechanism does the ICC use to enforce its arrest warrants?
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What is the main aim of the ICC?
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How are trials conducted in the ICC?
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Study Notes
International Judicial Institutions: ICJ and ICC
- ICJ (International Court of Justice) and ICC (International Criminal Court) are both located in The Hague.
- They play crucial roles in upholding international law and justice but have different mandates.
The ICJ Overview
- Established in 1945 as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
- Comprises 15 judges elected by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council.
- Focuses on state responsibility and determines whether states have breached international law.
- Issues judgments that can enforce reparations but does not hold individuals accountable.
- Can issue “provisional measures” to protect rights in immediate danger.
The ICC Overview
- Founded in 2001 under the Rome Statute as an independent international organization.
- First permanent criminal court aimed at holding individuals accountable for serious international crimes.
- Jurisdiction includes genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression.
- Conducts criminal trials with prosecuting and defending parties before a panel of judges.
- Can impose prison sentences and financial reparations but does not implement the death penalty.
Current Involvement in Gaza Conflict
- ICJ hearing arguments about genocide accusations against Israel.
- ICC's prosecutor has applied for arrest warrants against leaders from both Israel and Hamas.
Jurisdiction Differences
- ICJ addresses any international law issues, including border disputes and genocide.
- ICC's jurisdiction is limited to crimes defined in the Rome Statute and only applies to member states.
- Member states amount to 124, while notable absentees include the US, China, Russia, and Israel.
Enforcement and Compliance
- ICC lacks a police force; compliance with arrest warrants is dependent on state parties.
- ICJ can mandate reparations and non-repetition guarantees for breach of international law.
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Explore the roles of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This quiz delves into the recent actions taken by both courts regarding allegations of genocide and the political implications involved in the situation. Test your knowledge on international law and its impact on global conflicts.
