UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL, PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS

SCHOOL OF LAW: JUNE 2015 MAIN EXAMINATION

MODULE AND CODE: INTERNATIONAL LAW (LAWP3IN / LAWS3IN)
PART – TIME AND FULL – TIME

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DURATION: 2 HOURS TOTAL: 60 MARKS

INTERNAL EXAMINER : MS W BANOOBHAI

INDEPENDENT MODERATOR : MS J EASTHORPE

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Please make sure that your writing is legible.

2. This papers consists of TWO (2) pages. Please
ensure you have all the pages.
3. There are four (4) questions in this examination.
4. You must answer three (3) questions only.
5. Refer at all times to relevant case law.

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 UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL, PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF LAW: JUNE 2015 MAIN EXAMINATION
MODULE AND CODE: INTERNATIONAL LAW (LAWP3IN / LAWS3IN)
PART – TIME AND FULL – TIME

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QUESTION 1
Discuss the circumstances in which force is permitted without the authorisation of the
United Nations.
[20 Marks]

QUESTION 2

Mr Kongor Taha who is a national of Sudan, is a fugitive in Cape Town. He is wanted

by the FBI for a number of international terror attacks on state buildings and the
American Embassy in Sudan. If extradited to the United States and convicted of the
charges, he could face the death penalty.
Fully advise the Minister of Justice on the factors that may obstruct extradition. Your
advice must include reference to relevant case law.

[20 Marks]

QUESTION 3

Critically discuss the methods of acquiring territory in international law.

[20 Marks]

QUESTION 4

Discuss the implementation of the Rome Statute in South Africa, grounds of

jurisdiction for a South African Court over ICC crimes and Co-operation with the
International Criminal Court.
[20 Marks]

TOTAL FOR PAPER: 60 MARKS