EXPLAINER VIDEO | Difference between the ICJ and the ICC

Summary

The video explains the roles of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICJ, established in 1945 as the main judicial organ of the UN, resolves legal disputes between countries and provides advisory opinions. In contrast, the ICC, established in 2002, prosecutes individuals for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity. The ICJ handles cases involving UN member states, while the ICC deals with individual criminal cases under the Rome Statute. The video highlights notable cases handled by both courts.

Takeaways

• ⚖️ The International Court of Justice (ICJ) deals with cases between countries.
• 👩‍⚖️ The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutes individuals for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
• 🌐 The ICJ is a United Nations organ, while the ICC is legally independent of the UN.
• 🏛️ The ICJ was established in 1945 and is the UN's main judicial organ.
• 📜 The ICJ settles disputes between countries based on international law and only accepts cases from UN member states.
• 📍 The ICJ is located in The Hague, Netherlands.
• 🔎 The ICJ handles contentious cases between states and advisory proceedings for legal opinions.
• 🛡️ ICJ decisions are binding, and non-compliance can be addressed through the UN Security Council.
• ⚔️ The ICC, established in 2002, is the only permanent international criminal court.
• 🗺️ The ICC has 123 State parties to its Rome Statute, with members from various regions worldwide.
• 🔬 The ICC's case process includes preliminary examinations, investigations, pre-trial, trial, appeal, and enforcement stages.
• 📌 Notable ICC cases include the referral of Muammar Gaddafi by the UN Security Council.
• 📚 The ICJ has handled over 192 cases, including the significant 1986 case of Nicaragua vs. the USA.

Q & A

What is the primary function of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

The ICJ primarily functions as a civil court, settling legal disputes between countries with the aim of resolving legal conflicts based on international law.

How is the International Criminal Court (ICC) different from the ICJ?

The ICC is a criminal court that prosecutes individuals.