Book Presentation: “The ICJ and Multi-forum Litigation Strategy”

Professor Voulgaris will deliver his presentation in the University of Bristol Law School's Lady Hale Moot Court. Students and academics are welcome to join in person in the Lady Hale Moot Court (8 - 10 Berkley Square). The public are welcome to attend online, by registering via the Reserve a spot link above.

Abstract

“In a world where inter-State multi-forum litigation multiplies, so does the risk of courts becoming diplomatic platforms to air State grievances.” Nowadays, the ICJ is called upon to confront this risk when addressing the main political issues of the day. Nikolaos Voulgaris’ recent monograph “The ICJ and Multi-forum Litigation Strategy” draws on legal and political science to assess the ICJ's authority when crises reach it as part of a multi-forum litigation strategy. It identifies the essential characteristics of this strategy and delineates ICJ instrumentalisation in this context. Multi-forum litigation is the latest strategic trend when attempting to resolve inter-State disputes. The prolific utilisation of judicial institutions that comes with it (of the UN Court in particular), renders their work relevant in addressing contemporary problems but it comes at a cost. It triggers a rethinking of their role and their capacity to influence international politics.

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