By: Dr. Ka Lok Yip

Entity: College of Law
Dr. Ka Lok Yip outlines the different purposes of and powers held by the ICJ and the ICC.


The ongoing Gaza conflict recently prompted South Africa institute proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Writing for The Peninsula, the College of Law’s Ka Lok Yip outlines the key differences between this court and the International Criminal Court (ICC), including international membership and structure.

Read the full article here.

The thoughts and views expressed are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect an official University stance.


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