The International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court compared
Background
Only States may be parties to contentious cases before the International Court of Justice.
Advisory proceedings before the ICJ are open only to five organs of the United Nations and 16 specialized agencies of the UN family or affiliated organizations.
The International Criminal Court deals with individuals, not States.
It has jurisdiction over genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression.
The ICC sits in The Hague, the Netherlands, with 18 judges in three divisions: Pre-Trial, Trial and Appeals.
ICJ contentious cases:
States only
ICC crimes covered:
4
ICC judges:
18
Why it matters for exams: Examiners often test which court hears disputes between States and which tries individuals.
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