The Permanent Court of International Justice

What was the League's Permanent Court of International Justice?

The Permanent Court of International Justice was a court, set up by the League of Nations to settle international disputes.

How did the League of Nations' Permanent Court of International Justice work?

When a member nation had a dispute with another country, they could bring the issue to the Court. 11 judges and 4 deputies would listen to both nations before making a decision on what action to take.

Who was involved with the League of Nations' Permanent Court of International Justice?

The 'judge bench' on the Permanent Court of International Justice was made up of judges from different member states. They were elected by the League's Assembly.

What was the role of the League of Nations' Permanent Court of International Justice?

The role of this organisation was to ensure that there was a place where member nations could bring their grievances and receive legal advice on what actions could be taken, it could only give advice and suggestions.

What problems did the League of Nations' Permanent Court of International Justice face?

While the court could give advice, this was not a compulsory ruling. It did not have the authority to ensure its rulings were carried out, for example Lord Lytton's ruling on the Manchurian Crisis.