Independence and Interdependence: The Delicate Balance of International Justice (report of the 2007 Brandeis Institute for International Judges)

The Brandeis Institute for International Judges 2007 offered sessions on a number of topics, each chosen for its pertinence to the work of those who serve on the benches of international courts and tribunals. As in past years, participants were able to engage in long discussions on each topic and share their perspectives and experiences with fellow judges. Throughout these discussions, four principal themes emerged: 1) Balancing independence and interdependence in the international justice system; 2) The influence of precedent in international courts; 3) International courts and their interface with the public; 4) The development of the international judiciary as a distinct professional group.