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CONFIDENTIAL LWIOCT 2018/LAWo88 UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA FINAL EXAMINATION COURSE CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL AND LEGAL ISSUES COURSE CODE LAWo88: EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2018 TIME 3 HOURS INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1 This question paper consists of three (3) parts: PART A (5 Questions) PART B (2 Questions) PART C (1 Question) 2 ‘Answer ALL questions in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page. 3 Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigitator. 4 Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of: i) the Question Paper ji) an Answer Booklet ~ provided by the Faculty 6 ‘Answer ALL questions in English. DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO This examination paper consists of 4 printed pages (© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA, CONFIDENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL 2 LWiOcT 2018/LAWo88 PART A QUESTION 1 Define the concept of “International Intergovernmental Organization (IGO)’. Illustrate your answer with TWO (2) relevant examples. (6 marks) QUESTION 2 Briefly discuss TWO (2) functions of International Court of Justice (ICJ). (6 marks) QUESTION 3 Briefly elaborate TWO (2) causes of terrorism. (6 marks) QUESTION 4 Define the term “refugees” under international law. (6 marks) QUESTION 5 Briefly explain TWO (2) solutions to sustain the environment. (6 marks) (© Hak Cipta Universit Teknologi MARA, CONFIDENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL 3 LWIOCT 2018/LAWO88 PART B QUESTION 14 “On the national political level, Israel certainly has some degree of sovereignty. Unlike the situation 2,000 years ago, when Israel was physically living under Roman rule, today Israel has its own state institutions such as a parliament, court system, army, etc. Moreover, Israel maintains diplomatic, cultural and economic relations with countries throughout the world, participates in a variety of international forums, is a member of the United Nations, and (israeinationalnews.com, 2018) In relation to the excerpt from an article above: a) _ Discuss FOUR (4) criteria in the concept of sovereignty. (10 marks) b) Elaborate on how to apply the concept of sovereignty in (a) to the state of Israel? Discuss whether Israel has de jure or de facto sovereignty? (10 marks) QUESTION 2 “Globalization is not a new concept. In ancient times, traders traveled vast distances to buy rare commodities such as salt, spices and gold, which they would then sell in their home countries. The 19th century Industrial Revolution brought advances in communication and transportation that have removed borders and increased cross-border trade. In the last few decades, globalization has occurred at an unprecedented pace.” (Investopedia, 2018) Based on the quotation from the excerpt above: a) Define the concept of “globalization”. (4 marks) b) __ Briefly explain TWO (2) causes of globalization. (6 marks) ©) Discuss TWO (2) positive effects and TWO (2) negative effects of globalization to Malaysia. (10 marks) (© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL, 4 LWiOcT 2018/LAWo88 PART C. QUESTION 1 “Slavery isn’t merely a historical relic. In 2016, around 40.3 million men, women and children from every part of the globe were victims of modem slavery...Around the world, there are 151.6 million children aged 5 to 17 in child labour.” (Alliance 8.7, United Nations University, 2018) Based on the statement above: a) Define the concept of “child labour”. (6 marks) b) Describe and give TWO (2) examples of “child labour" issues. (12 marks) ©) _Elaborate on TWO (2) viable solutions to eradicate issues of child labour as noted in (b) above, (12 marks) END OF QUESTION PAPER (© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL,

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