Comments on the judgment of the International Court of Justice of 31 January 2024, Case No. 166. Application of the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism and the International Convention on the Elimination of All For
Journal: Polish Review of International and European Law
Year: 2025

This commentary explores key aspects of the ICJ’s January 2024 judgment in Case No. 166, examining Ukraine’s claims against Russia under the ICSFT and CERD. The authors analyze five pivotal issues affecting the interpretation of international law and offering strategic insights for states considering similar legal approaches. The ICJ’s ruling on the ‘clean hands’ doctrine, dismissing it as a defense in interstate disputes, marks an important precedent, as does its interpretation of ‘funds’ under