Comparison between ICJ and ICC

• Year Court Established
• ICJ: 1946
• ICC: 2002
• Languages
• ICJ: English, French
• ICC: English, French
• UN-relationship
• ICJ: Official court of the U.N., commonly referred to as the World Court.
• ICC: Independent. May receive case referrals from the UN Security Council. Can initiate prosecutions without UN action or referral.
• Location
• ICJ: The Hague, The Netherlands
• ICC: The Hague, The Netherlands
• Jurisdiction
• ICJ: U.N. member-states (i.e. national governments)
• ICC: Individuals