Global Law PASS Week 9

All Members shall settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered. Which article of the UN Charter is this?

• 10

• 4(2)

• 2(3)

• 9

What does negotiation require?

• Discussions between the disputing parties

• Discussions between the States and NGOs

• Seeking to understand the positions which the NGOs hold in order to resolve the dispute

• Seeking to understand the different positions they hold in order to resolve the dispute

Treaties may require state parties to negotiate

• True

• False

Any activity designed to obtain detailed knowledge of the relevant facts of any dispute or situation. What is this?

• Negotiation

• Trial

• Inquiry

• Mediation

Can the ICJ empower an organisation to conduct an inquiry?

• Yes

• No

• Only in certain situations

What is involved in good offices?

• An attempt by an impartial third party to influence the disputing parties to enter into an inquiry

• An attempt by an impartial third party to influence the disputing parties to enter into negotiations

• An attempt by the defendant to influence the disputing parties to enter into an inquiry

• An attempt by the plaintiff to influence the disputing parties to enter into negotiations

A mediator facilitates negotiations between...

• The parties and

• May propose solutions to the dispute

• May propose solutions to the treaty

• The States

Involves a third party investigation of the basis of the dispute and submission of a report suggesting means by which a settlement may be reached. What is this?

• Mediation

• Inquiry

• Negotiation

• Conciliation

What are some international courts and tribunals?

• World Trade Organisation Appellate Body

• International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

• Human Rights Courts

• International Court of Justice

The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the UN

• True

• False