Srbija i Međunarodni sud pravde
Serbia and International Court of Justice

Advisory Opinion on Unilateral Proclamation of Independence of Kosovo

Author(s): Jelena Ostojić
Subject(s): Constitutional Law, International Law, International relations/trade, Politics and law
Published by: Institut za uporedno pravo
Keywords: Unilateral proclamation of independence of Kosovo; The Un Security Council Resolution 1244; The International Court of Justice; Advisory opinion
Summary/Abstract: Unilateral proclamation of independence of Kosovo by the temporary institutions of self - goverment in this suthern Serbian province, greatly endangered the sovereignity and teritorial integrity of Serbia. It has also violated its Constitution as well as The UN Security Council Resolution 1244, United Nations Act and other relevant acts of International Law. In order to protect its sovereignity, teritorial integrity and unity, Serbia has decided to move the Kosovo issue from political ground to the ground of International Law. For the purpose it has submitted the Resolution draft (wich requires The International Court of Justice to give its advisory opinion on this matter) to the UN General Assembly, wich adopted this draft. The International Court of Justice shall give its opinion on whether this proclamation is in accordance whit International Law. The decision, that is. the opinion of this Court,for wich bouth Belgrade and Pristina are anxiously waiting for, though not legally binding, shell certainly have great influence on the future of Serbia and Kosovo and Metohija.

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