Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons
International Court of Justice, Advisory Opinion
1996 I.C.J. 226
Relevant factsFree
The UN General Assembly asked the ICJ for an advisory opinion on whether international law ever permits the use of nuclear weapons; the Court determined it had jurisdiction and no compelling reason counseled against exercising it.
IssueFree
Whether, under principles of international law, the use of nuclear weapons is ever permitted under any circumstances.
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