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Environmental Law Question Paper

Environmental Law

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies (Science)

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2008

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KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: ENVS 313
COURSE TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
STREAM: Y3S1
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 8.30 – 11.30 A.M.
DATE: 11/12/2008
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
Answer All questions in Section A and Any TWO from Section B
PLEASE TURN OVER
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SECTION A (30MKS)
(Answer all questions)
1. (a) Explain what environmental law is? (2 mks)
(b) Differentiate between laws that ensure and those which facilitate. (3 mks)
(c) Name two goals of environmental law. (3 mks)
(d) What is environmental management. (1 mk)
(e) Name two types of measures which are taken in environmental management.
(2 mks)
2. (a) Differentiate between private law and public law. (2 mks)
(b) Name the main branches of public law which existed in early colonial period.
(3 mks)
(c) Classify contracts and torts under the two main branches of law. (1 mk)
(d) Name the principle in which the law of contract operates. (1 mk)
(e) Name one limitations of contract law in environmental management. (1 mk)
(f) What is the main principle under which the law of tort operates. (1 mk)
3. (a) Name three sectoral laws which were used in environmental management in
independent Kenya (3 mks)
(b) Name two problems which emanates from use of sectoral laws in environmental
management in Kenya. (2 mks)
(c) Name one reason why EMCA 1999 (Environmental management and Co-ordination
Act) was enacted. (1 mk)
(d) What is environmental legistation. (1 mk)
(e) Name four importances of environmental legislation. (4 mks)
(f) Differentiate between a law and an Act. (2 mks)
4. (a) Name three functions of Attorney General in resolving environmental issues.
(3 mks)
(b) Briefly explain how Environmenal Impact Assessment (E. I. A) is a part of
environmental law. (2 mks)
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(c) Briefly, describe the role of NEMA (National Environmental Management Authority)
in facilitating the provisions of EMCA of 1999 with regards to Environmental Impact
Assessment. (3 mks)
SECTION B (20 MKS)
(Answer any two questions)
5. Describe the functions of environmental law. (10 mks)
6. Describe the steps of making International Environmental law and its legal implications.
(10 mks)
7. Describe the composition and functions of public complaint committee as provided for
in EMCA of 1999. (10 mks)

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