International Court of Justice

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the main judicial organ of the United Nations. It was established in 1945 under the UN Charter to settle legal disputes between member states and provide advisory opinions. Located in the Peace Palace in The Hague, the ICJ adjudicates cases involving international law, treaty interpretation, territorial sovereignty and state responsibility. Unlike other UN committees that operate the typical negotiation and resolution-making, the ICJ follows a unique judicial procedure in which legal arguments are presented, evidence is examined, and judgements are rendered based on international standards of the law. Within CACMUN, delegates in the ICJ committee will serve as state representatives that will engage in rigorous legal debate that demands a thorough understanding of international law, the case itself and judicial reasoning. This committee offers a distinctive and intellectually demanding experience for delegates that are seeking to challenge themselves beyond conventional Model United Nations formats.