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The Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.
The General assembly is composed of all 192 member states.
The United Nations makes an important contribution to the development of international law.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a permanent court, situated in The Hague.
IJC elections will be held in November
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea lays down a comprehensive regime of law and order in the world's oceans and seas.
The UK is a member of a number of UN bodies.
The Funds and Programmes of the UN, along with Specialised Agencies, are responsible for the operational activities of the UN.
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