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Law And Journalism Question Paper

Law And Journalism

Course:Bachelor Of Laws

Institution: Catholic University Of Eastern Africa question papers

Exam Year:2011

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS.
Q1. Mr. Ole Samurai was charged with stealing one cow of Mr. John before the Resident magistrate’s court at Kajiado. In the course of the trial, the key witness, Mr. Samuel Biringi told the trial Magistrate that Mr. Ole Samurai was assisted by Mr. James Santongo in stealing the cow.
The trial Magistrate believed the evidence of Mr. Samuel Biringi. He therefore issued a warrant of arrest for Mr. James Santongo, who was jointly charged and tired with Mr. Ole Samurai, for stealing the cow.
At the end of the trial Mr. James Santongo was acquitted and set free. Mr. James Santongo intends to file a civil case for malicious prosecution and false arrest against the trial magistrate and Mr. Samuel Biringi.
Prepare a reasoned legal opinion for the consideration of Mr. James Santongo. (30 marks)
Q2. Identify and describe the functions of the press. (20 marks)
Q3. With the aid of statutory law, and describe the laws that regulate the media. (20 marks)
Q4. Discuss the methods used by the English crown in controlling the press in England in the 16th and 17th centuries. (20 marks)
Q5. With the aid of decided cases explain the meaning of the following terms.
a) Interlocutory injunction (5 marks)
b) Punitive damages (5 marks)
c) Nominal damages (5 marks)
d) Contempt of court. (5 marks)

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