The International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Question 1

The ICJ is also known as the

Answer 1

World Court

Question 2

This is the

Answer 2

principal judicial organ of the United Nations

Question 3

Where is it located

Answer 3

in the Hague, Netherlands

Question 4

When was it established, by who and when did it begin work

Answer 4

It was established in June 1945 by the charter of the UN and began work in April 1946

Question 5

What is the Court’s role

Answer 5

It is to settle, in accordance with the International Law, legal disputes submitted to it by states and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and specialized agencies.