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Consider the following statements: The jurisdiction of International Court of Justice-is compulsory in…

Compulsory jurisdiction of the ICJ arises under the optional clause (Article 36(2)) and where a treaty or convention in force provides for reference to the Court (Article…

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Consider the following statements: The jurisdiction of International Court of Justice-is compulsory in all cases:
1. referred to the court by the Secretary General.
2. referred to the court by the State parties to the dispute.
3. under the optional clause.
4. where a treaty or convention in force provides for reference to the court Of these statements:

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Correct answer D

Compulsory jurisdiction of the ICJ arises under the optional clause (Article 36(2)) and where a treaty or convention in force provides for reference to the Court (Article 36(1)), whereas reference by special agreement of the parties is consensual, so "3 and 4 are correct".

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