P/L/49. Statute of the International Court of Justice: analysis of Article 36 (2)

The paper discusses Article 36 (2) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice arguing that the Article is problematic in its practical application due to a large number of restrictions. The concept of Optional Clause Jurisdiction is discussed; references to various cases are given. The conclusion is made that over twenty countries are relying on the clause at the moment, which justifies its existence.