The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been placed firmly in the global spotlight this month following South Africa’s decision to turn to the world tribunal after accusing Israel of violating its obligations under the Genocide Convention. Here is a primer on the ICJ and what it does.
So nothing then? The article is weird to frame them as important and impactful, then its gets undermined by that bit you hi-lighted.
It does matter for anything not involving the USA, Russia or China. If they ever admit that they’re not above the law it would be increibly valueable.