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eppur_se_muova Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-12-06 03:02 PM
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World court marks 60th birthday (BBC)
By Geraldine Coughlan
BBC News, The Hague



The International Court of Justice in The Hague, the UN's highest legal body, marks its 60th anniversary Wednesday.

The world court has been a judicial forum for disputes between states since the end of World War II.

Court supporters say it is growing as a voice of impartial justice. Critics say it is powerless to impose its will.
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But the court has no powers of enforcement. Countries such as Iran and the United States have ignored its rulings in the past.
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4902100.stm

Gosh! Wouldn't it be nice if we could do something special in this country to mark the ICC's anniversary? What could we do? I'm at a loss...someone suggest something.:evilgrin:
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