DMUN Moot Court 2025

Topic

Legal Dispute Between Nations: Territorial Sovereignty and Maritime Boundaries in the South China Sea

About the committee

International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). The idea for the creation of an international court to arbitrate international disputes first arose during the various conferences that produced the Hague Conventions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The body subsequently established, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, was the precursor of the Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ), which was established by the League of Nations.

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Topic

Prosecuting War Crimes: Accountability for Crimes Against Humanity in the Ukraine-Russia Conflict."

About the committee

The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression. As a court of last resort, it seeks to complement, not replace, national Courts. Governed by an international treaty called the Rome Statute.

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Topic

Resolving Maritime Disputes in the South China Sea under UNCLOS

About the committee

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) is an independent judicial body established by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It has jurisdiction over any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention, and over all matters specifically provided for in any other agreement which confers jurisdiction on the Tribunal. Disputes relating to the Convention may concern the delimitation of maritime zones, navigation, conservation and management of the living resources of the sea, protection and preservation of the marine environment and marine scientific research.

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Topic

Prosecution of War Crimes Committed During the Bosnian War (1992-1995)

About the committee

The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) was a United Nations court of law that dealt with war crimes that took place during the conflicts in the Balkans in the 1990s. During its mandate, which lasted from 1993 - 2017, it irreversibly changed the landscape of international humanitarian law, provided victims an opportunity to voice the horrors they witnessed and experienced, and proved that those suspected of bearing the greatest responsibility for atrocities committed during armed conflicts can be called to account.

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Topic

Court and international Press Reporting

About the committee

The Inter Court International Press Corps (ICIPC) in a Model UN setting acts as the simulation's media arm, responsible for reporting on the proceedings of the various committees and courts. Its delegates, acting as journalists, research and publish news articles, press releases, and social media updates, providing a realistic dynamic of external scrutiny and public communication that influences the diplomatic negotiations and legal arguments taking place within the simulated UN environment. During the conference, the members of this committee are free to visit other committees. They are in charge of writing reports like the actual press. The delegates of the committee have significantly more powers and liberty than the other committee delegates. Delegates can interview other committee dels as well.

Chair

• Siddharth Khanna

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Topics

1. The Legal Framework for the Governance of Outer Space Activities, including the Commercial Exploitation of Space Resources
2. The Applicability of International Law to the Exploitation and Governance of the Arctic and Antarctic Regions.
3. The Legal Framework for Ensuring the Protection and Safety of Journalists in Armed Conflict Zones

About the committee

As space exploration and commercial activities in space accelerate, the existing Outer Space Treaty of 1967 is becoming increasingly strained. This topic would involve discussing the need for new legal instruments, property rights in space, environmental protection in orbit, and the prevention of an arms race in outer space. With climate change opening up new possibilities for resource extraction and navigation in the Arctic, and the Antarctic Treaty System facing increasing pressures, this topic would explore the legal regimes governing these unique regions, balancing scientific research, environmental protection, and potential commercial interests. Journalists often face extreme dangers while reporting on conflicts, and their protection is crucial for the free flow of information and accountability. This topic would involve discussions on strengthening international humanitarian law, international criminal law, and specific measures to ensure their safety and accountability for crimes committed against them.

Chair

• Pranav Chedella

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Topic

Developing frameworks to prevent of institutionalized state sponsor of terrorism

About the committee

This committee serves as the principal mechanism for States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) to review its implementation and to facilitate international cooperation. It focuses on strategies to combat various forms of organized crime, such as human trafficking, migrant smuggling, money laundering, and illicit arms trafficking, and works to strengthen legal frameworks and practical measures among member states to disrupt these criminal networks.

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