28/03/2015
The Security Council and international law
Some of the measures taken by the Security Council have implications of international law, as everything related to peacekeeping missions of peace, special courts, sanctions and resolutions adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter.
In accordance with article 13 (b) of the Rome Statute, the Security Council may refer situations to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), if it appears that international crimes (genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and crime of aggression) were committed.
The General Assembly and the International Law:
The Charter of the United Nations empowers the General Assembly to undertake studies and make recommendations to encourage the progressive development of international law and its codification. Many subsidiary organs are competent in specific areas of international law and submit their report to the plenary session. Most legal issues are discussed by the Sixth Committee, which refer to the plenary.
The International Commission of international law and the United Nations international trade law Commission depend on the General Assembly. The Assembly also examines issues related to the law governing the institutions of the United Nations, the staff regulations and the creation of the system internal administration of justice.
