Although the opinions of the Legal Counsel of the United Nations have been cited by the International Cour of Justice and frequently by scholars, the advisory practice of the Legal Counsel has not attracted in-depth studies. This books tackles this topic by analyzing the legal framework governing the Legal Counsel and analyzing the impact on the development of institutional law of the United Nations. The authority and normative standing of Legal Counsel opinions in UN institutional law and practice are considered, thereby contributing to a better understanding of UN institutional law.weiterlesen