Exclusive jurisdiction system in international law may revolutionize dispute resolution.
Complex international disputes can end up in multiple courts, causing conflicts in how laws are interpreted. The European Court of Justice has exclusive jurisdiction over certain cases involving EU Member States. This system affects how disputes about the law of the sea are resolved. Jurisdiction collisions can actually benefit international law if managed properly. A proposed system would consider the importance of the rights at stake, the ability of each court to provide solutions, and whether the claims are being heard elsewhere.