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Lpr 104: Legal Systems And Methods Question Paper

Lpr 104: Legal Systems And Methods

Course:Bachelor Of Laws

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF LAWS
LPR 104: LEGAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
DATE: TUESDAY, 17TH APRIL 2012 TIME: 9.00 A.M – 11.00 P.M
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
2) You will be penalized for failing to answer question one
3) Support your answer with relevant case law, conventions and any other relevant references where necessary
4) Write neatly and legibly
5) Your answer sheet must bear your student registration number

QUESTION 1 (Compulsory)-30 marks
Answer Three (3) Questions in All
Section A: Question 1 is Compulsory.
Answer Two Questions of Your Choice from Section B.
Section A: Compulsory
Question 1
Analyse the case, Marbury v Madison 1 Crach 137 (1003) and its applicability to the Kenyan Legal System (30 marks).
Section B: Answer 2 Questions from this Section (40 marks; 20 marks for each question)
Question 2
In an Appeal Case, the Kenya Court of Appeal in 2011, has to decide whether a private prosecutor has no right of appeal against an acquittal. As legal advisor, do provide your opinion on which cases the court should rely on. How do judicial precedent/stare decisis, ratio decidendi and obiter dicter apply to this problem? (20 marks)
Question 3
(a) What are the sources of Kenyan law? (12 marks)
(b) What proposals for regulatory reform can you make for improvements in the workings of the Kenyan Legal System? (8 marks)
Question 4
(a) Identify and analyse the problems and issues pertaining to the access to legal services in Kenya. (12 marks)
(b) What solutions will you put forward for rectifying these problems? (8 marks)

Question 5: If you choose Question 5 as your second question in Section B, answer one of the following (that is, one of: 5(a), 5 (b) or 5(c) below):
5(a) Discuss the various aspects of Legal Education in Kenya. (20 marks)
5(b) Discuss the development of the major legal systems of the world as well as the salient features of these systems.(20 marks)
5(c) Outline and discuss the main characteristics of the legal systems of East African Community Countries, with due regard to the similarities and differences between these systems. (20 marks)

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