International Court redefines state jurisdiction and immunities, impacting global legal landscape.
The International Court has not often dealt with issues of state jurisdiction and immunities. When it has, it has focused on the effects of jurisdiction on international law rather than on the internal legal systems of states. The Court recognizes territory and nationality as bases for jurisdiction and has explored the consequences of state actions on territory and state responsibility. It also considers limits on state jurisdiction, including immunities granted to other states and international organizations.