85408 - The Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations

N. Lygeros

The title of the Chapter VI is clear.
Pacific Settlement of Disputes.
It’s defined by the Articles 33 up to 38.
A33. 1. The parties seek a solution by negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement.
2. The Security Council shall call upon the parties to settle their dispute.
A34. The Security Council may investigate any dispute which might lead to international friction.
A35. 1. Any Member of the UN may bring any dispute to the attention of the Security Council   or of the General Assembly.
2. Same thing for a state which is not a Member.
3. The proceedings of the General Assembly will be subject to the provisions of Articles 11 and 12.
A36. 1. The Security Council may recommend appropriate procedures.
2. The Security Council should take into consideration any procedures which have already been adopted by the parties.
3. The Security Council should take into consideration that legal disputes should as a general rule be referred by the parties to the International Court of Justice.
A37. 1. Should the parties to a dispute in relation with Article 33, they shall refer it to the Security Council.
2. If the Security Council considers that the maintenance of international peace is in danger, it shall decide whether to take action under Article 36.
A38. Without prejudice to the provisions of Articles 33 to 37, the Security Council may make recommendations to the parties.