The Role of the Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ) in the Formation of Advisory Competence of International Judicial Bodies

Abstract

The article is dedicated to the analysis of the role of the Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ) in the formation of the advisory competence of modern international judicial bodies. Тhe authors emphasize the historical connection named after of the corresponding articles of the Covenant of the League of Nations, the Statute of the Court (PCIJ) and the Rules of Court (PCIJ). We present a list of reasons for rejection of the request for an advisory opinion; the authors analyze to what extent are states bound by the advisory opinions. A special attention is paid to the review of the practice of implementation by the PCIJ of its advisory function and assessment of the impact of advisory opinions on the development of norms of international law.