Judge Peter Kooijmans Retires from the International Court of Justice

Abstract

In February 2006 Judge P. H. Kooijmans retired from the International Court of Justice after having served a full nine-year term. The article focuses on the manner in which Peter Kooijmans has performed his task as a judge by taking a close look at his most significant individual opinions. It focuses on three aspects of his contribution to the work of the Court: settling disputes, applying legal logic, and the development of international law.