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This article analyzes the impact of State interventions at the ICJ on its procedural integrity and effectiveness.

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April 1, 2026Open Access

Interventions at the ICJ : Strategic Tool or Procedural Vulnerability?

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This article analyzes the impact of State interventions at the ICJ on its procedural integrity and effectiveness.
Analysis of Articles 62 and 63 of the ICJ Statute.
Review of recent cases related to the Genocide Convention.
Examination of trends in State interventions and their implications.
Significant increase in State interventions observed at the ICJ.
Debate on whether these interventions enhance or compromise the Court's legitimacy.
Highlighting the necessity for the ICJ to balance State engagement with maintaining procedural integrity.

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This article examines the procedural mechanism of intervention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as outlined in Articles 62 and 63 of the ICJ Statute. In recent cases, particularly those concerning the Genocide Convention, the Court has observed a significant rise in State interventions, prompting questions about their effect on the ICJʼs procedure. The article examines how this trend reflects both a commitment to international legal norms and a potential for political manoeuvring. It assesses whether the surge in interventions enhances the Courtʼs legitimacy or risks compromising its efficiency. The discussion underscores the need for the ICJ to balance State engagement with procedural integrity.

Interventions at the ICJ : Strategic Tool or Procedural Vulnerability?

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