The Journal of Foreign Policy

The Journal of Foreign Policy

The International Court of Justice and Erga Omnes Obligations

Document Type : Research Paper

Abstract
The International court of Justice (ICJ) as the main judicial pillar of the United Nations has dealt with several disputes and issued different verdicts as obligatory or advisory. These verdicts are of great importance for the parties of dispute and for all subjects of international law.
The ICJ has referred to some new concepts in its verdicts which are valuable in international law structure. Analyzing the verdicts and ideas of the court on these concepts in particular and on international law in general, would help us to better understand the concepts in international law.
Among the most prominent concepts of international law developed by ICJ is the concept of Erga Omnes obligations. The court has introduced this concept and has tried to determine the borders and extent of it. The concept of Erga Omnes obligations could be defined as the obligations of the states toward international community in general.
This article aims to assess the role of the ICJ in introduction and development of this concept related to general international order.
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