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Sahl I00:Society And International Humaniterian Law Question Paper

Sahl I00:Society And International Humaniterian Law

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Criminology

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2014

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE
(a) The history of Humanitarian law dates back to 1859, when a merchant named Dunant was travelling through the war – ravaged plain of Normandia, North Italia. Discuss [10 marks]
(b) Explain the essential rules of international humanitarian law [7 marks]
(c) Is there a difference between IHL and International Human Rights law? Explain [8 marks]
(d) What special protections do governments and NGOs offer women in times of war and reconstruction? [5 marks]
QUESTION TWO
(a) The basic principle of Geneva conventions are responding on respect of human being and are respecting his dignity. Elaborate on the above statement stating protection provided by the conventions [10 marks]
(b) Explain the restrictions that are laid in the international humanitarian law on use of weapons and tactics? [5 marks]
(c) Discuss the additional protocols as they are applied in international law [5 marks]
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QUESTION THREE
(a) When there is an armed conflict what is its implication on the society and economy [7 marks]
(b) Who are the “medical personnel” what are their duties [7 marks]
(c) Explain war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide? [6 marks]
QUESTION FOUR
(i) Explain the following as used in international and humanitarian law
(a) Refugees [3 marks]
(b) Challenges to internal humanitarian law [7 marks]
(ii) Discuss the role of the international committee of the red cross in upholding the Geneva conventions [10 marks] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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