Which statement about the ICJ's advisory opinions is accurate?

• A. They are binding on all states
• B. They decide disputes between individuals
• C. They require consent of a state's government to be issued
• D. They provide legal guidance on international issues to UN organs and are non-binding

Answer: (D)

Advisory opinions from the ICJ are meant to clarify and interpret international law for UN organs or other authorized bodies, not to resolve disputes between states or individuals. They are issued in response to requests from those UN organs and are non-binding on states. While they carry significant persuasive authority and can influence how international law is interpreted and applied, they do not create enforceable obligations on states unless those states have consented through treaties or customary law. They also do not address disputes between individuals. So the statement that best fits describes them as providing legal guidance to UN organs and being non-binding.