David's reply brings to mind an exchange between (then) President Higgins and Professor Philippe Sands, QC, during the oral hearings in the recent Nicaragua/Honduras case, in which it was made clear that the ICJ is to be addressed as a proper Court, not as a mere Tribunal:
The PRESIDENT: Please be seated. Professor Sands.
Mr. SANDS: Thank you very much, Madam President, Members of the Tribunal . . .
The PRESIDENT: Tribunal? Are we Members of the Tribunal?
Mr. SANDS: I apologize. I have written that word in error and I hope you will forgive me.
http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/120/13747.pdf
Regards,
Peter
----- Original Message -----
From: DAVID ANDERSON <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010 1:06 pm
Subject: Re: Addressing the ICJ bench
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> Dear Dr Oduntan,
> In the records of hearings, you will find "Mr/Madam President, Members
> of the Court." They are all Excellencies since they have personal
> diplomatic status, but you do not find "Excellencies" in the records
> very often.
> Kind regards,
> David Anderson
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> From: O.T.Oduntan
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> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 8:21 PM
> Subject: [INT-BOUNDARIES] Addressing the ICJ bench
>
>
> Dear friends,
> Can anyone solve the little riddle How do counsels address the
> judges of the International Court of Judges in contentious matters?
> Your lordship? Excellency(ies)? Your honour????
> Best regards
> Gbenga
> Dr. Gbenga Oduntan
> Lecturer in International Commercial Law,
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> University of Kent,
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