Practice question
Distinguish applying a recognized general principle of law under Article 38(1)(c) from deciding ex aequo et bono under Article 38(2). Does a judge's personal preference for a fairer outcome establish either basis?
Legal references
- Statute of the International Court of Justice, Article 38(1)(c), (1)(d) and (2): https://legal.un.org/avl/pdf/ha/sicj/icj_statute_e.pdf
- International Law Commission, Conclusions on general principles of law (text adopted on second reading April 27, 2026), Conclusions 2–11: https://legal.un.org/ilc/texts/instruments/english/draft_articles/1_15_2026.pdf
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