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International Court of Justice disputes ICJ Arrest Warrant Case International Law Lex Animata Hesham Elrafei

Arrest Warrant Case, international law, visualized

In 2000, the Democratic Republic of Congo sued Belgium before the International Court of justice, regarding an international arrest warrant issued by a Belgian judge against the Congolian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The arrest warrant sought his detention and extradition to Belgium due to his alleged violations of international humanitarian law.

Congo claimed that the Court has jurisdiction, that Belgium violated its sovereignty, and that the arrest warrant violated international law, on the immunity of high-ranking State officials.

In addition, Congo filed a request for the indication of a provisional measure to withdraw the arrest warrant.

In 2002, the world Court held that Belgium’s objections to the court jurisdiction, mootness, and admissibility be rejected;
The ICJ also affirmed its jurisdiction to hear the case, as Congo’s application was admissible and the case was not moot;
Third, The Court confirmed that the international arrest warrant violated the immunity, that the foreign minister enjoyed under international law;
and lastly, that Belgium must withdraw the arrest warrant, and notify the States that received the warrant accordingly.

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