The consensual basis of the jurisdiction of the ICJ is a negation of the principle of rule of law. One mode could have been conferral of universal jurisdiction on domestic courts but there is no consensus in this regard. Some of those crimes are war crimes, genocide, and torture, forcible disappearance of a person or crimes against humanity. We have to develop a culture to nurture peace and sustain it. Unless that understanding and consensus is evolved at the international level, it would neither be possible to create world law nor have it enforced.

Source: The Express Tribune February 24, 2018 04:52 UTC