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United Nations — Question 10

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Question 10

Where is the permanent headquarters of the International Court of Justice located? What is the importance of the International Court of Justice?

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The permanent headquarters of the International Court of Justice is in The Hague, Netherlands.

It is important because it has a dual role:

  1. It settles legal disputes submitted to it by the States.
  2. It gives advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by duly authorised international organs and agencies.