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The Use of Provisional Measures in International Court Orders

Quick fact

Provisional measures ordered by the International Court of Justice are legally binding on states, even though the court's final judgment may not come for years—this was confirmed in the 2001 LaGrand case.

Why this is interesting

When a country is accused of committing atrocities, the world may wait years for a final ruling. But what if the court could step in right now to prevent further harm?