A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES OF INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW: THE UNITED NATIONS AS A CASE STUDY

Abstract

This research paper highlighted different international Legal personalities which are basically states and international institutions. The researcher stated that international institutions are usually created by states in their full capacity or through the private citizens of states. This paper also revealed that international institutions are creatures of International Law who are obedient and loyal to the International Law that created them. Thus international institutions are clear reflections of the international law that created them. International Institutions are usually created and vested with legal mandates which form the bulk of their responsibilities. Thus they don't exist just for existence sake. There is usually a purpose beyond the creation of each international institution. This research work dealt with the responsibilities of International Institutions under international law. However the research focused the weight of his research on the United Nations which is the number one international institution in the world and the most influential international institution. The United Nations has the mandate of protecting the peace of humanity and ensuring the prosperity of humans of every nation. To perform her duty efficiently on her creation United Nations was vested with certain privileges and immunities. This is according to the 1946 Convention on Privileges and immunities. However most states through declarations and reservations have restricted the privileges and immunities of the United Nations in regards to their dealing with the United Nations. Thus this research work looked at all of these and provided efficient recommendations for the efficient discharge of duties by the United Nations. This includes a recommendation for the establishment of a special tribunal which will handle cases of commission and omission by the United Nations and her agents (staff and volunteers).