Open Articles of Section 2

Article 11 Institution of proceedings 1. Any party to a dispute which, in accordance with Part XV, section 3, may be submitted to conciliation under this section, may institute the proceedings by written notification addressed…

Organization of the Tribunal Arts. 11 to 15

Article 11 Solemn declaration by members Every member of the Tribunal shall, before taking up his duties, make a solemn declaration in open session that he will exercise his powers impartially and conscientiously. Article 12…

Organization of the Tribunal Arts. 16 to 19

Article 16 Rules of the Tribunal The Tribunal shall frame rules for carrying out its functions. In particular it shall lay down rules of procedure. Article 17 Nationality of members 1. Members of the Tribunal…

Organization of the Tribunal Arts. 2 to 5

Article 2 Composition 1. The Tribunal shall be composed of a body of 21 independent members, elected from among persons enjoying the highest reputation for fairness and integrity and of recognized competence in the field…

Organization of the Tribunal Arts. 6 to 10

Article 6 Vacancies 1. Vacancies shall be filled by the same method as that laid down for the first election, subject to the following provision: the Registrar shall, within one month of the occurrence of…

origin of the optional clause technique

Additional reading on compulsory jurisdiction, including further details of optional clause: TOWARDS COMPULSORY JURISDICTION: CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNALS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL RULE OF LAW ANTÔNIO AUGUSTO CANÇADO TRINDADE, accessed through the Organisation of American…

Oversized Wig Theorem in International Justice

Oversized Wig Theorem in International Justice: "Concepts should be in pretty general features, so they be applied to all the situations although do they not fit quite well on any of them." That "theorem" explains…

PART I. USE OF TERMS

PART I USE OF TERMS Article 1 For the purposes of these Rules: (a) “Convention” means the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982, together with the Agreement of…