Concept: International Court of Justice in the concept vocabulary

Concept URI http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/4422
Preferred label International Court of Justice
Definition Judicial arm of the United Nations. It has jurisdiction to give advisory opinions on matters of law and treaty construction when requested by the General Assembly, Security Council or any other international agency authorised by the General Assembly to petition for such opinion. It has jurisdiction, also, to settle legal disputes between nations when voluntarily submitted to it.
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Status Valid
Status Modified 2013-12-05
Accepted Date 2013-12-05
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