Question

International peace and security" and "icj" interpretation

Answer 1

Answer:

The ICJ's primary functions are to settle international legal disputes submitted by states (contentious cases) and give advisory opinions on legal issues referred to it by the UN (advisory proceedings). ... The Statute of the ICJ draws heavily from that of its predecessor, and the latter's decisions remain valid

Answer 2

The UN Charter envisioned a symbiotic relationship between the Security Council and the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the UN. ... The ICJ is mandated to settle contentious legal disputes submitted by states against other states in accordance with international law.