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Comm 472: Communication &Amp; Law Question Paper

Comm 472: Communication &Amp; Law

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Communication And Media

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FOURTH YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA
COMM 472: COMMUNICATION & LAW
STREAMS: B.A (COMM) Y4S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 23/4/2013 8.30 AM – 10.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS
QUESTION ONE IS COMPULSORY AND CARRIES THIRTY MARKS
ALL OTHER QUESTIONS CARRY TWENTY MARKS EACH.

QUESTION ONE

(a) Distinguish law from policy and ethics. [10 Marks]

(b) Briefly explain the need to study media law in media and mass communication.
[5 Marks]

(c) Discuss the Kenyan judicial structure as determined by the constitution. [15 Marks]

QUESTION TWO

(a) What is your understanding of the law of torts. [5 Marks]

(b) Explain three types of torts and show how they relate to mass media practice. [15 Marks]

QUESTION THREE

Media practice faces various legal attempts challenges.
(a) Explain two types of legal attempts. [5 Marks]

(b) What are some of the defenses available for contempt of court? [15 Marks]

Chapter four of the Kenyan constitution is about the Bill of Rights. List five of these rights that pertain to mass media and explain how they can enhance media freedom and practice. [15 Marks]

QUESTION FIVE

Explain the usage of the following terms in the contempt of global mass media.

(i) Fourth estate
(ii) Gutter press
(iii) Canons of Journalism
(iv) Slag rules
(v) Editorial. [20 Marks]

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