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What rights of information, participation and oversight could be provided to a Parliamentary Assembly?

The rights of a Parliamentary Assembly could be extended incrementally as state parties decide is appropriate over time. For instance, it has been suggested the right (1) to put questions to the United Nations Secretary General and other senior multilateral officials, (2) to hold readings on draft resolutions including the right to suggest amendments, (3) to co-decide on the adoption of the regular budgets of the UN and its specialized agencies, (4) to participate in the election of the UN Secretary-General and other top officials, (5) to alert theUnited Nations Security Council on situations or (6) to submit legal questions to the International Court of Justice.