Ten candidates from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America are contesting five open seats on the International Court of Justice bench. Voting will take place via simultaneous secret ballots in both the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council on November 3. Singapore has entered the race for the first time by nominating Ambassador for International Law Rena Lee, who has accrued 33 nominations. The election comes as the court continues to deliver significant rulings on global matters, such as emissions liability and humanitarian aid access.
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A total of ten candidates across four continents are vying for the five open seats on the…: A total of ten candidates across four continents are vying for the five open seats on the court.
Rena Lee would make history as the first female judge on the court from Southeast Asia an…: Rena Lee would make history as the first female judge on the court from Southeast Asia and small states.
The election impacts the future composition of the bench currently ruling on high-profile…: The election impacts the future composition of the bench currently ruling on high-profile climate and territorial disputes.
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- The ICJ will elect five judges on 3 November. Singapore is fielding a candidate for the first time, ambassador Rena Lee. She has 33 nominations, or third highest of the 10 candidates.
- The world court settles state disputes under international law. Recent rulings covered climate harm, Gaza aid, and Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories.
- The vote may be close because regional blocs often back their own candidates. If elected, Lee would be the first female ICJ judge from South-east Asia and small states.
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SINGAPORE – The United Nations’ highest judicial body, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), will hold its election on Nov 3 to fill five of its seats.
This year’s contest consists of 10 candidates from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, with Singapore fielding a candidate for the first time.
Ambassador for International Law Rena Lee, 57, is Singapore’s candidate for the ICJ’s 15-member bench.
An international law practitioner, government legal adviser and diplomat, Lee has experience in areas including the law of the sea, climate and environmental law, international humanitarian…
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