The Cambridge Companion to the International Court of Justice
Part of Cambridge Companions to Law
- Editors:
- Carlos Espósito, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
- Kate Parlett, Twenty Essex, London
- Date Published: March 2023
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As international law has become more present in global policy-making, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has come to occupy an essential and increasingly visible role in international relations. This collection explores substantive developments within the ICJ and offers critical perspectives on its historical and contemporary role. It also examines the growing role of the ICJ in the settlement of international disputes and assesses the impact of the ICJ's jurisprudence on the major areas of international law, from the territorial delimitation to human rights. With contributions from a diverse range of scholars and practitioners, the collection's contents combine a legal perspective with institutional and sociological insights on the functions of the ICJ. By considering the ICJ's character, jurisdiction and effectiveness, this collection offers a varied and holistic account of the International Court of Justice, an institution whose significance and influence only increase by the day.
Read more- Features essays from a diverse range of contributors, combining a legal perspective with institutional and sociological insights on the functions of the Court
- Provides a study of the practice of the ICJ, considering its jurisdiction, sources of international law and provisional measures
- Offers analysis of the impact of the jurisprudence of the ICJ in various areas, including the use of force, environmental law and human rights
Reviews & endorsements
‘This is an invaluable guide for both scholars and practitioners alike. It goes beyond a comprehensive examination of the Court’s procedures by offering a remarkable analysis of the Court’s role in a broader context and its contribution to the development of international law.’ Yuji Iwasawa, Judge, International Court of Justice
See more reviews‘Carlos Espósito and Kate Parlett have edited an extremely valuable book. It is an indispensable guide to the role and functions of the International Court of Justice, with rich analysis and fascinating insights about its jurisprudence, written by an outstanding group of international law scholars and practitioners. Highly recommended.’ Santiago Torres Bernárdez, Former Registrar and Judge ad hoc, International Court of Justice
‘With contributions from leading academics and practitioners in the field, this is an extremely useful tool to understand the role of the ICJ, its contribution to international dispute settlement and the impact of its jurisprudence.’ Patrícia Galvão Teles, Autonomous University of Lisbon
‘In twenty-two focused chapters, this collection offers insights into the ICJ’s practice of dispute settlement and its contribution to the development of international law. Readers new to the subject will find authoritative guidance, accessibly presented. Those acquainted with the Court may find some of their assumptions challenged. This is an important addition to the literature on the World Court.’ Christian J. Tams, University of Glasgow
‘An animated and accessible introduction to the world’s arguably most significant and certainly oldest international court.’ Juliette McIntyre, The Australian Yearbook of International Law
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- Date Published: March 2023
- format: Adobe eBook Reader
- isbn: 9781108801355
- availability: This ISBN is for an eBook version which is distributed on our behalf by a third party.
Table of Contents
Introduction Carlos Espósito and Kate Parlett
Part I. The Role of the ICJ:
1. The functions of the international court of justice Judge James Crawford, Freya Baetens and Rose Cameron
2. The role of an international court of justice judge Judge Sir Kenneth Keith
3. The role of the international court of justice in the development of international law Dire Tladi
4. The institutional context of the international court of justice Tom Ginsburg
5. Assessing the effectiveness of the international court of justice Rotem Giladi and Yuval Shany
Part II. The ICJ and International Dispute Settlement:
6. The jurisdiction of the court Jean-Marc Thouvenin
7. Provisional measures Robert Kolb
8. The international court of justice as the master of the sources Jean D'Aspremont
9. Fact finding and expert evidence James Devaney
10. The ICJ and other courts and tribunals: integration and fragmentation Philippa Webb
11. The working practices of the court Callista Harris
12. Procedure in contentious cases: evolution and innovation Kate Parlett and Amy Sander
13. Effective advocacy at the ICJ Samuel Wordsworth KC and Kate Parlett
Part III. The Impact of The ICJ's Jurisprudence:
14. The law of treaties Antonio Remiro Brotóns
15. Territorial disputes Marcelo G. Kohen and Mamadou Hébié
16. Law of the Sea Nilufer Oral
17. International environmental law Daniel Bodansky
18. The law of state responsibility Federica Paddeu
19. Jurisdictional immunities Roger O'Keefe
20. The use of force Alejandro Chehtman
21. International organizations law Jan Klabbers
22. Human rights Carlos Espósito.
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