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Who must sign a judgment of the International Court of Justice under Article 58 of its Statute?

Article 58 of the Statute requires the President and Registrar to sign the judgment. It also calls for the judgment to be read in open court after notice to the agents.

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Who must sign a judgment of the International Court of Justice under Article 58 of its Statute?

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Article 58 of the Statute requires the President and Registrar to sign the judgment.

It also calls for the judgment to be read in open court after notice to the agents.

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Option A

The President’s signature is required together with that of the Registrar.

Option B

The Registrar’s signature is required together with that of the President.

Option C

Article 58 does not require signatures from every judge who heard the case.

Option D

Article 58 expressly requires the President and the Registrar to sign.

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