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Ronny Abraham is a French jurist and academic who served as a member of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) from 2005 to 2024. He was elected by his peers to serve a three-year term as the President of the ICJ from 2015 to 2018, guiding the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Prior to his tenure at the ICJ, he was a prominent professor of international law and acted as an advisor to the French government on international legal matters.
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Ronny Abraham ranks #96 of 270 in the Judge ranking, behind Michael Kors, ahead of Lord Carnwath.
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When was Ronny Abraham President of the International Court of Justice?
Ronny Abraham served as ICJ President from 2015 to 2018. The Court's presidency is elected by its judges for a three-year term.
What did Ronny Abraham do before joining the ICJ?
Abraham held senior positions within France's Conseil d'État and served as the French Foreign Ministry's director of legal affairs. That background gave him extensive experience in public international law before his election to the Court.
Is the International Court of Justice the same as the International Criminal Court?
No, the ICJ resolves legal disputes between states and gives advisory opinions to authorized UN bodies. The ICC prosecutes individuals for crimes such as genocide and war crimes under a separate treaty.
Where does Ronny Abraham hear international cases?
The International Court of Justice sits at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations and has 15 judges.
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