Question

    The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea is _____________________

    A A specialized agency of the UN focused on international criminal law Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B An independent judicial body with jurisdiction over individuals charged with crimes against humanity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A multi-governmental establishment formed by the mandate of the 3rd UN Conference on the Law of the Sea, created by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea signed in Jamaica on December 13, 1985 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A multi-governmental establishment formed by the mandate of the 3rd UN Conference on the Law of the Sea, created by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea signed in Jamaica on December 10, 1982 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A multi-governmental establishment formed by the mandate of the 3rd UN Conference on the Law of the Sea, created by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea signed in Jamaica on December 10, 1982, Explanation: The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) is an international judicial body that deals with cases related to the law of the sea. It was established by the mandate of the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which took place in 1982. It was created to adjudicate disputes arising from the interpretation and application of UNCLOS.

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