Which of the following statements is not true? Report Please briefly explain why you feel this question should be reported . Report Cancel The International Court of Justice (ICJ) states the existing law and does not legislate. This is so even if, in stating and applying the law, the court necessarily has to specify its scope and sometimes note its general trend The task of the court must be to respond, on the basis of international law, to the particular legal dispute brought before it. As it interprets and applies the law, it will be mindful of context, but its task cannot go beyond that The International Court of Justice (ICJ) was founded to work towards the progressive development and codification of international law The International Court of Justice (ICJ) lacks compulsory jurisdiction and can settle disputes only if States are willing to submit themselves to its jurisdiction Show answer The International Court of Justice (ICJ) was founded to work towards the progressive development and codification of international law