ADMINISTRATION OF LAW: DISCUSSION QUESTIONS PRESENTATIONS INSTRUCTIONS Pick a question and research on it.

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Question 1 With help of clear examples, state and explain the gains that have been made in the new constitution in relation to the following: a) Citizenship. b) Legislature. c) Executive. d) Judiciary. e) Bill of rights. Question 2 a) Settling disputes through the courts can be slow and expensive. State and explain five other forms of dispute resolution other than the courts of law. b) Explain the contribution of the courts of law to justice and social order in a country. c) Summarize the advantages of arbitration as a form of settling disputes. Question 3 a) Explain the composition and the powers of the independent Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Judicial Service Commission under the new constitution. b) Describe the functions of the state law office in Kenya (Attorney Generals) and how it is going to be re-structured under the new constriction. Question 4 In relation to the administration of justice and law in Kenya, explain the establishment, composition and jurisdiction of the following: a) High court. b) Magistrates court. c) The Kadhis Court. Question 5 a) In relation to the structure of courts in Kenya: I. II. Explain the composition and jurisdiction of the Supreme court and Courts of Appeal. With a relevant example, describe the composition and the powers of Industrial Court in deciding recent cases in Kenya? 1

b) Name the courts that have the jurisdiction to hear the following cases and give reasons for your answers: I. II. III. A trial for murder. A divorce case involving Amina and Hassan both who confess Islamic faith. An appeal case by David who has been convicted by Chief Magistrate Court for committing a robbery with violence and sentenced to death.