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Exam Guides — Human Rights Law
38 detailed 16-mark model answers across 5 units. Each guide covers all possible essay-type exam questions with color-coded highlights, case laws, and structured answers ready for KSLU exams.
Unit 1
Jurisprudence of Human Rights
Nature, definition, origin & development of human rights. Theories — Natural Law, Positivist, Marxist, Feminist. Universality vs Cultural Relativism.
Unit 2
Universal Protection of Human Rights
UDHR 1948, ICCPR 1966, ICESCR 1966, International Bill of Human Rights. Role of UN, Human Rights Council & UPR.
Unit 3
Regional Protection of Human Rights
European Convention & ECtHR. Inter-American System. African Charter (Banjul Charter). Comparative analysis. Right of Individual Petition.
Unit 4
National Protection — Constitution & PHRA
Fundamental Rights & HR. PHRA 1993. NHRC & SHRC. Role of Judiciary. Art 21 Expansion. PIL. NHRC — Toothless Tiger debate.
Unit 5
Human Rights of Vulnerable Groups
Women, Children, Disabled Persons, Tribals, Aged, Minorities. CEDAW, Domestic Violence Act, POCSO, Juvenile Justice Act.