Question

Q. Consider the following statements in reference to the International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: The ICJ’s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies. It has no jurisdiction to try individuals accused of war crimes or crimes against humanity. 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.
• Statement 2 is correct: The ICJ is composed of fifteen judges elected to a term of nine years. They are elected independently by the UNGA and the UNSC. The candidate should get an absolute majority in both the UNGA and the UNSC to be elected.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands). Of the six principal organs of the United Nations, it is the only one not located in New York (United States of America).