International Court of Justice
Commons · Question 71051 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 16 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Lee Anderson
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what his policy is on responding to non-binding rulings of the United Nations International Court of Justice where they relate to the UK.
Answer
Answered by Seema Malhotra, 16 Sep 2025
While not legally binding, rulings such as the International Court of Justice's advisory opinions carry significant weight and are likely to be highly influential on any subsequent court or tribunal considering the same issues, so the UK will take them in...