Correct option is A
The budget of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is approved by the United Nations General Assembly. The General Assembly oversees and approves the budget of the United Nations, including that of the ICJ, as part of its broader role in overseeing the financial affairs of the UN and its various organs.
Explanation:
Role of the General Assembly:
· The General Assembly is responsible for approving the regular and peacekeeping budgets of the United Nations, which includes the budget for the International Court of Justice. The budget is prepared by the ICJ and then submitted to the General Assembly for final approval.
· This ensures that the ICJ, as the principal judicial organ of the UN, has the necessary resources to function effectively, while remaining accountable to the broader UN membership.
ICJ Funding:
The budget allocated for the ICJ is part of the overall UN budget, which is financed by contributions from member states.
Additional Knowledge:
(b) The General Assembly and the ICJ
This is incorrect, as the
ICJ does not have the authority to approve its own budget. It prepares and submits its budget, but the approval lies solely with the
General Assembly.
(c) The Security Council
The
Security Council is primarily responsible for international peace and security but does not handle budgetary matters of the ICJ.
(d) The Secretary General of the UN
The
Secretary General manages the administrative functions of the UN, but the approval of budgets, including that of the ICJ, is within the authority of the General Assembly.
