Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Georgia v. Russian Federation)

Abstract

This chapter describes the evolution of the history of case concerning application of the international convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination (Georgia v. Russian Federation) and advisory opinions that has been dealt by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The case is organised with the final question or claim made by the parties, basis of jurisdiction, proceedings, orders rendered by the Court, head notes and operative paragraphs of the judgments, orders and advisory opinions, names of judges and ad hoc judges who have appended declaration, separate opinion, dissenting opinion individually or jointly with other judges, each source of law the Court has cited and information on the litigation teams. The chapter covers the duration of cases and advisory opinions of the Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ) and the ICJ; and records of states as applicant(s) and/ or respondent(s). Keywords: Georgia; international convention; International Court of Justice (ICJ); Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ); racial discrimination; Russian Federation