Question

With reference to the United Nations and its Specialized Agencies, answer the following:
Mention any three functions of the International Court of Justice.

Answer 1

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the UN. The Court has two functions:

1. To settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted by States, and
2. To give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and specialized agencies.