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What is the ordinary elected term of a judge of the International Court of Justice?

Article 13(1) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice sets an ordinary term of nine years and permits re-election. The General Assembly and Security Council…

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What is the ordinary elected term of a judge of the International Court of Justice?

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Article 13(1) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice sets an ordinary term of nine years and permits re-election. The General Assembly and Security Council elect the Court's 15 members, with five seats normally coming up for election every three years. Under Article 15, a member elected to fill a vacancy serves only the remainder of the predecessor's term.

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Option A

Incorrect. 10 years is not the term prescribed by the ICJ Statute.

Option B

Article 13(1) sets the ordinary term at nine years and permits re-election. Article 15 deals separately with a member elected to fill a vacancy.

Option C

Incorrect. 7 years is not the term of ICJ judges.

Option D

Article 13(1) prescribes nine years for the ordinary elected term. A vacancy can result in a shorter term under Article 15.

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