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Huri 111 : Human Rights Question Paper

Huri 111 : Human Rights

Course:Human Rights

Institution: Laikipia University question papers

Exam Year:2014

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS
1) a.) Define and explain the characteristics of Human Rights. (6 marks)
b.) Examine the contribution of any one major religion to the evolution of human rights citing specific examples. (2 marks)
c) Explain two ways in which a shopping mall can guarantee the rights of persons living with disabilities. (4 marks)
d) What were the major shortcomings of Human Rights gains during the Enlightenment Period? (6 marks)
e) Explain the concept ''progressive realisation'' of Human Rights, giving two examples. (2 marks)
f.) Name TWO specific Human Rights violations in Africa that led to the need for a regional Human Rights protection mechanism. (2 marks)
g.) Discuss the statement that all ''freedoms come with responsibilities''. (4 marks)
(26 marks)

2. a.) Discuss the major Human Rights gains accruing from the Reformation and the English, American and French revolutions.
(16 marks)
b.) Examine the achievements and failures of the League of Nations in regard to Human Rights. (6 marks)

3. a.) Discuss the different ways in which the UN has promoted and protected Human Rights globally.
(18 marks)
b.) Demonstrate TWO enforcement mechanisms of the African Human Rights regional system. (4 marks)

4. a). Describe any THREE economic, social and cultural rights violation you have witnessed in the 21st century. (12 marks)
b). Explain three ways in which the recent prison reforms in Kenya have helped realise rights of suspected offenders and prisoners. (6 marks)
c). Explain the issues that are captured in the right to language.
(4 marks)

5. a). The Bill of Rights as per the Constitution of Kenya guarantees freedoms and obligations to every Kenyan Citizen. Explain available options for any citizen who would like to seek for redress when his/her Rights are violated. (16 marks)
b). Discuss how the rights of the vulnerable women and ''minorities'' are violated and protected in Africa. (6 marks)

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