DECLARATION OF JUDGE XUE
1. In the present case, I concur with my colleagues in upholding South Africa’s standing, on a prima facie basis, in instituting proceedings against Israel for breach of its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (“Genocide Convention”). I feel obliged to give a short explanation of my position at this stage.
26 JANUARY 2024
ORDER
APPLICATION OF THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF THE CRIME OF GENOCIDE IN THE GAZA STRIP (SOUTH AFRICA v. ISRAEL)
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APPLICATION DE LA CONVENTION POUR LA PRÉVENTION ET LA RÉPRESSION DU CRIME DE GÉNOCIDE DANS LA BANDE DE GAZA (AFRIQUE DU SUD c. ISRAËL)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE PROCEDURE 1-12
I. INTRODUCTION 13-14
II. PRIMA FACIE JURISDICTION 15-32
1. Preliminary observations 15-18
1 APPLICATION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS To the Registrar of the International Court of Justice, the undersigned, being duly authorised by the Government of the Republic of South Africa, state as follows: In accordance with Articles 36 (1) and 40 of the Statute of the Court and Article 38 of the Rules of Court, I have the honour to submit this Application instituting proceedings in the name of the Republic of South Africa (“South Africa”) against the State of Israel (“Israel”).
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