‘A matter of regret’
r.V.Z. Press Association) . WELLINGTON. January 28. It was always a matter of regret when countries chose to sever their links with (he principal judicial organ of the United Nations, said the Prime Minister (Mr Kirk) today. He was commenting in a statement on reports that France had withdrawn its acceptance of the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice. It was especially so when a country like France which,: until recently, had shown it-) self to be a strong supporter of the World Court.
"I hope that before long, France will feel able to make) a new declaration of accept-;
iance of the compulsory juris(diction of the court.” he said. Mr Kirk said the French action would not have an adverse effect on the New Zealand case against France i which was already before the court. It was for the court to decide whether it had jurisdiction in the nuclear tests case, he said. However, it was settled law that actions taken by a party to a case before the court could not divest the court of the jurisdiction l it had at the time proceedings began. The Prime Minister added) that the court had not yet decided on a date for the next) phase—on jurisdiction and' admissability—of the New) Zealand case against France
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Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33445, 29 January 1974, Page 2
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