Book contents
- The Individual in the Law and Practice of the International Court of Justice
- Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law: 192
- The Individual in the Law and Practice of the International Court of Justice
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- Table of Cases
- Introduction
- Part I The Individual in the Law of the International Court of Justice
- Part II The Individual in the Practice of the International Court of Justice
- Bibliography
- Index
- Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law
Introduction
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 25 March 2025
- The Individual in the Law and Practice of the International Court of Justice
- Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law: 192
- The Individual in the Law and Practice of the International Court of Justice
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- Table of Cases
- Introduction
- Part I The Individual in the Law of the International Court of Justice
- Part II The Individual in the Practice of the International Court of Justice
- Bibliography
- Index
- Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law
Summary
The introduction explains the book’s argument that individuals impacted by the repercussions of interstate disputes dealt with by the Court should and can be further integrated into its procedure and considered in its legal reasoning. Through the lens of social idealism, it explains how the Court’s effectiveness and legitimacy may be compromised due to its reluctant approach towards individuals. It also clarifies the method, methodology, scope, and structure of the book.
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- Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025