World court marks 60th birthday (BBC)

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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: