International cournt -- Advisory opinions

p.257-278 ; The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the advisory role of the International Court of justice in light of its jurispru dence and overall contribution over a period of more than 55 years. The author highlights the "organic connection" as one of UN organs and the Court and contribution as one of the UN's principal organs to the Organization. The basic argument of this study is that the advisory function should be under stood as a two sided process involving the interplay between Un organs and the ICJ. The request for and the giving of an advisory opinion is a part of the Organization. The author concludes that the Court's role as a participant in the UN's work is circumsribed by its duty to act judically. Practice, the UN's work is has organ of the UN and its position as a judicial institution with a duty to administer justice impartially.