Juge ou policier : les mesures conservatoires dans l’affaire du Temple de Preah Vihear

The 2011 ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case Cambodia v. Thailand introduced a unique 'provisional demilitarized zone' around the Temple of Preah Vihear, redefining the court's role in urgent international disputes. This decision marked the second instance where the ICJ issued provisional measures in an interpretation case, setting a precedent for how such measures are applied and justified. The study analyzes the conditions under which these measures were granted and assesses their implications for the court's responsibilities in contentious scenarios involving heritage sites. By examining this landmark ruling, the research highlights the intersection of legal authority and conservation urgency, offering insights into the balance between judicial action and policymaking.

D’Argent, P. (2011). Juge ou policier : les mesures conservatoires dans l’affaire du Temple de Preah Vihear. Annuaire Français de Droit International, 57(1), 147–163. https://doi.org/10.3406/afdi.2011.4180