Guzei, S.V. Application of law and law-making in the activities of the International Court of Justice.

Abstract: This article by S.V. Guzei is devoted to the topical problems, related to the impact of the decisions of the ICJ on the development of inernational law. According to the position, which is supported by most scientists, the ICJ does not posess the legislative powers. The goal of its activities is to resolve disputes, applying international norms to each particular case, rather than to create new norms. However, it should be noted that in many cases decisions of the ICJ became the foundations for international conventions, and any serious study of international law refers to the practice of the ICJ. Why?