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Created: 2025-07-15T14:51:00

advisory opinions  

Definition

  • Information Opinions issued in advisory proceedings of international courts and tribunals. In UN context, form of legal advice provided to the United Nations or a specialized agency, under Article 96 of the Charter of the United Nations.

    Created: 7/15/25

    (en)

Broader concept

Scope note

  • The UN General Assembly and the Security Council may request advisory opinions on any legal question. Other organs and the specialized agencies may request advisory opinions on legal questions arising within the scope of their activities. (en)

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URI

http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_6decdc3c

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