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Mjac 702: Media Law Question Paper

Mjac 702: Media Law

Course:Masters In Arts Journalism And Communication

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF MASTERS IN ARTS JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION
MJAC 702: MEDIA LAW
STREAMS: MJAC YISI TIME: 3 HOURS
DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 19/4/2013 5.30 PM – 8.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

QUESTION ONE

Discuss the fundamental changes in the Kenyan constitution (2010) with regard to the judicial structure and with reference to the previous constitution.

QUESTION TWO

(a) How can legal contempts be a restraint in the practice of mass media?

(b) Explain at least five types of legal contempts and give possible remedies for them.

QUESTION THREE

(a) What is your understanding of defamation?

(b) In the face of possible defamation, what are the likely remedies for the defendant?

QUESTION FOUR

Effective media practice the world over is about rights and freedoms. Do you think the Kenyan constitution guarantees such rights and freedoms?

QUESTION FIVE

(a) Briefly explain your understanding of copyright.

(b) What are the three types of works protected by the copyright design and patent Act of 1988?

(c) Explain the possible defenses available in the breach of copyright law.

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