Tag Archive for 'ICJ'
January 29th, 2013 by Julien Maton
by King’s College London Date: 13 March 2013, 18.30 – 20.30 Venue: Strand Campus, King’s College London, WC2R 1LA London, United Kingdom Speaker: Judge Sir Kenneth Keith This lecture provides a special opportunity to hear from Judge Sir Kenneth Keith, a member of the International Court of Justice. The topic of his lecture addresses the complex and changing relationship between international law and [...]
September 26th, 2012 by Anna Bonini
by Philippa Webb On 25 September, Equatorial Guinea sought to institute proceedings against France at the International Court of Justice. It is the latest in a series of cases brought by African countries against France for purported violations of the immunity of State officials. Equatorial Guinea claims that France has breached international law through proceedings [...]
August 28th, 2012 by Anna Bonini
Last week, Senegal and the African Union concluded an agreement on the establishment of a special tribunal to try Hissène Habré. Mr Habré is accused of crimes against humanity, war crimes and torture, in relation to events occurred between 1982 and 1990, when he was the President of Chad. Senegal, where Mr Habré has lived [...]
July 22nd, 2012 by Anna Bonini
by Philippa Webb On Friday 21 July 2012, the ICJ issued its Judgment in the case brought by Belgium against Senegal on ‘Questions relating to the Obligation to Prosecute or Extradite’. Belgium had instituted proceedings against Senegal to compel compliance with Senegal’s obligation to prosecute Mr. Hissène Habré, former President of the Republic of Chad, [...]
June 19th, 2012 by Anna Bonini
by Philippa Webb This afternoon, the ICJ delivered its Judgment on the question of compensation in the Ahmadou Sadio Diallo case (Republic of Guinea v. Democratic Republic of the Congo). When settling legal disputes between States, the ICJ typically declares that a party has violated an obligation under international law. The Court may order certain [...]
April 24th, 2012 by Julien Maton
by Miša Zgonec-Rozej There seems to be a general consensus amongst scholars that the recent ICJ decision on the Reparation case was the “right” or “correct” decision. This assessment, of course, depends on the commentator’s point of view. In my opinion, the judgement is disappointing as it adopts a conservative and restrictive interpretation of the rules [...]
March 17th, 2012 by Anna Bonini
by Philippa Webb The evolving nature of customary international law means that timing can be critical. Various options for solving a legal problem are usually explored in a range of cases in a variety of judicial bodies. There is usually a period of conflicting decisions, but given enough time, state practice becomes widespread and fairly [...]
March 12th, 2012 by Anna Bonini
The ICJ has set arguments to begin today, 12 March 2012, in the case between Belgium and Senegal over the fate of former Chadian President Hissène Habré, who has been living in exile in Dakar since 1990. Habré is wanted by Belgium on charges of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and torture for acts committed during [...]
