Assessing International Adjudication: The World Court at 100

In this special public lecture, Professor Charlesworth examines the history and contemporary significance of the International Court of Justice, by exploring various strands of criticism concerning the Court's structure and approach to international law. It concludes by arguing that regulatory theory offers valuable insights into the Court's strengths, potential, and limits.
The Myint Zan Law and Philosophy Lecture is an annual lecture made possible by the generosity of the donor, Professor Myint Zan. Each lecture is presented by an outstanding and distinguished scholar working in law or philosophy or at the intersection of them and help to build valuable bridges across the university and beyond the academy to address fundamental challenges facing humankind.