Alain Pellet, a distinguished French jurist, is trying to preempt an argument that Germany is likely to use in its remarks tomorrow. He argues that the court has jurisdiction to rule on Germany's violations without touching on Israel's culpability. Because Israel is not part of this case, but only the catalyst for it, it is possible that the judges find that Nicaragua’s case lacks merit.
Germany at ICJ for genocide violations: Day 1
Germany at ICJ for genocide violations: Day 1
Germany at ICJ for genocide violations: Day 1
Alain Pellet, a distinguished French jurist, is trying to preempt an argument that Germany is likely to use in its remarks tomorrow. He argues that the court has jurisdiction to rule on Germany's violations without touching on Israel's culpability. Because Israel is not part of this case, but only the catalyst for it, it is possible that the judges find that Nicaragua’s case lacks merit.