Browsing LLB Research Projects (2016) by Title
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Abuse of diplomatic immunity in bilateral relations: a critique on the vienna convention on diplomatic relations, 1961
(Strathmore University, 2016)This study examines the abuse of diplomatic immunity and privileges. This study further gives an analysis ofthe Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations which has been ratified by many states. The Convention is established ... -
Access to justice: epistolary jurisdiction as a means of improving access to justice in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2016)Access to justice is cardinal to the success and well-being of any democracy. To this effect various legislative mechanisms and avenues have been instituted in different democracies to ease enjoyment of this cardinal right ... -
Adequacy and enforceability of the Kenyan environmental law with regard to polythene pollution in Kenya.
(Strathmore University, 2016)Kenya has for a long time been affected with issues of polythene pollution which has gotten out of hand over the years with the filling up of gazetted dumpsites in Nairobi. This has brought about serious health risks through ... -
Analysing the exclusion of child soldiers seeking asylum under article 1F of the 1951 refugee convention on the principle of the best interests of the child
(Strathmore University, 2016)This paper assesses the application of Article IF (a) of the Refugee Convention to child soldiers seeking asylum on the best interests principle of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. In conducting the assessment, ... -
An analysis of the viability of implementing the proposed small claims courts in the kenyan judiciary
(Strathmore University, 2016)This dissertation sought to evaluate the viability of introducing Small Claims Courts to the Kenyan Judiciary by investigating the legislative and institutional frameworks that would govern the small ... -
An analysis of mandatory mediation
(Strathmore University, 2016)This paper aims to research on mandatory mediation and the various schemes used in different countries specifically the United Kingdom, Italy and the United States so as to inform Kenya's approach. The research aims to ... -
An analysis of penal law objectives in child abuse cases: a comparison of the Kenyan and Canadian experiences
(Strathmore University, 2016)The main objective of this paper is to assess the veracity of penal law objectives in child abuse cases in Kenya. The Children's Act under Section 2 looks at child abuse as consisting physical, sexual, psychological and ... -
An analysis of the 2010 constitution and the renaissance of African customary jurisprudence in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2016)This paper aims to research on mandatory mediation and the various schemes used in different countries specifically the United Kingdom, Italy and the United States so as to inform Kenya's approach. The research aims to ... -
An Analysis of the legal framework governing disaster management in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2016)This study sought to examine the legal framework governing disaster management in Kenya. The study appreciates the gravity of disasters and the need for legislation of disaster management activities, in a bid to curb and ... -
Anti-terror laws and the curtailment of media freedom: a comparative study between Kenya and Ethiopia
(Strathmore University, 2016)This paper aims to study anti-terror laws and their use in the curtailment of media freedoms. It will be a comparative study between the anti-terror laws present in Ethiopia and those we have in Kenya with a view of ... -
An assessment of the dispute resolution framework in sports Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2016)This study is carried out on the background of the many disputes in sports in Kenya. The study takes an athlete-centered approach owing to the fact that they are the most affected pmties in the ... -
Balance between the right to freedom of expression and anti- terror legislation: a case study of Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2016)The 21 st century has seen a significant rise in terrorist activities. These activities are known to disrupt public order and subsequently destabilise both developed and developing countries. The Paris attacks in ... -
Battle against corruption: significance of effective whistleblowers' protection law in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2016)Whistleblowing is one of the various key detection mechanisms used to uncover corruption in both public and private sectors. Whistle-blowers are those who give up information to the relevant authorities. However, they are ... -
Challenge of revenue allocation facing devolution in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2016)The Constitution of Kenya 2010, under chapter 11, introduced the concept of the county government system of devolution to Kenya. This brought about a sense of hope to the mwananchi as it signified the return ... -
Combating commercial sex in Kenya: a critical approach on legalization of prostitution
(Strathmore University, 2016)The paper takes a critical look at legalization of commercial sex and whether it is a better approach to dealing with commercial sex compared to alternatives previously offered. It moves to the details of the history of ... -
A comparative study of social media use in hiring processes in the united states, the United Kingdom and Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2016)The main aim of this research is to investigate whether refugees pose a threat to the national security of Kenya. The objects of the study were: to investigate whether refugees portend any security threats in Kenya, to ... -
The conflict benveen A1ticles 27 and 86 of the Rome Statute 2vith respect to an accused incumbent head of state and its effect on the effectiveness of the trial process'
(Strathmore University, 2016)Under customary international law, incumbent heads of states are accorded certain immunities whose purpose is to ensure the smooth conduct of international relations of their state which, in turn, require an effective ... -
Conservation of monuments in Kenya : a case for a living heritage approach in heritage legislation
(Strathmore University, 2016)The World Heritage Committee in their Thirty First Session in New Zealand on July 2007, included a "Fifth C" to their World Heritage Convention strategic objectives, which is Community participation. The idea of community ... -
Constitutional law in the extradition process : an examination of the application of the US-Kenya extradition treaty
(Strathmore University, 2016)The old Constitution held severe claw back clauses that undermined the very rights it sought to protect.Under that regime, extradition law lacked integral aspects that led to constriction of the person's right to receive ... -
The constitutionality of the exercise and regulation of the foreign affairs power by county governments
(Strathmore University, 2016)Traditionally, Foreign Affairs Power has exclusively been the domain of the State. In Kenya, however, the introduction of devolution by the 2010 Constitution has led to the formation of county governments mirrored on the ...
