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Which of these can request an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on any legal…

Article 96(1) allows the General Assembly and the Security Council to request advisory opinions on any legal question. Article 96(2) permits other authorized United Nations…

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Which of these can request an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on any legal question under Article 96 of the United Nations Charter?

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Article 96(1) allows the General Assembly and the Security Council to request advisory opinions on any legal question.

Article 96(2) permits other authorized United Nations organs or specialized agencies to request opinions on legal questions within the scope of their activities.

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Option A

Article 96 gives no independent power to an individual member state.

Option B

A national court has no request power under Article 96.

Option C

Article 96(1) authorises the General Assembly and the Security Council.

Option D

Article 96(1) authorises the Security Council as a body.

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