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International Court of Justice
The United Nations' principal judicial body sits in the Peace Palace. Its significance is institutional; a visit should focus on the palace's public interpretation unless a current court event is open.
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The Court gives the Peace Palace an active role in international law. It settles legal disputes submitted by states and offers advisory opinions on questions put to it by authorised UN bodies. Understanding that remit helps you distinguish the Court from the separate International Criminal Court when exploring The Hague's legal landmarks.
What to look for
The Court's seat is inside the Peace Palace, not a separate court building.
Its cases concern states; the International Criminal Court has a different remit.
Useful to know
Check the Peace Palace's current visitor information for any public access or interpretation.
Treat a court session as a separate possibility and verify its public status before planning around it.
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