Practice question
A situation has not yet matured into a formal inter-State lawsuit but may lead to international friction. A minister argues Article34 permits investigation only after a court case is filed. Which is correct?
- Article34 also covers qualifying situations that might lead to friction or a dispute
- A filed lawsuit is always indispensable
- Only completed wars may be investigated
- Private commercial consent is required in every Article34 situation
- The Council’s power depends on a final judgment
Legal references
- UN Charter Articles34 and36: https://legal.un.org/repertory/art34.shtml ; https://legal.un.org/repertory/art36.shtml
- 1907 Hague Convention, Article35, official treaty reproduction: https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/lltreaties/lltreaties-ustbv001/lltreaties-ustbv001.pdf
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