There are a wide variety of international courts and tribunals that have varying degrees of relation to the UN. These range from the ICJ, which is a principal organ of the organization; to the ad hoc criminal tribunals established by the Security Council; to the ICC and ITLOS, which were established by conventions drafted within the UN but which are now independent entitites with special cooperation agreements. Other international courts may be completely independent of the UN.
These range from the ICJ, which is a principal organ of the organization; to the ad hoc criminal tribunals established by the Security Council; to the ICC and ITLOS, which were established by conventions drafted within the UN but which are now independent entitites with special cooperation agreements. Other international courts may be completely independent of the UN.
The ICC is not part of the UN.
You will need a research plan which should include what:
- sources to consult in print
- sources to consult online/internet
You will also need to know how to locate, access update these sources and update these sources.When in doubt feel free to consult with a law librarian.
Source: United Nations Dag Hammerskjold's research guide on international law.