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Book SynopsisWith perspectives from a diverse range of practitioners and scholars, this collection is a readable, in-depth study of the role of the International Court of Justice, its practice, and the impact of its jurisprudence.
Trade Review'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
'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
'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
'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
'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
Table of ContentsIntroduction 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.
