- •English and Law
- •Part II
- •Учебно-методическое пособие
- •(В двух частях)
- •Предисловие
- •Unit 5: International conventions text 1. The United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocols
- •5. Say if it is true or false and give the right variant.
- •6. Put the sentences into the right order according to the text.
- •1. Answer the questions.
- •3. Put the words into the right order.
- •4. Complete the sentences by translating into English the phrases in italics.
- •7. Translate into English.
- •Text 2. Key Provisions of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime
- •1. Answer the questions.
- •3. Complete the sentences with the appropriate words: extradition, engaged, secrecy, internationally, developing, comprehensive, appropriate.
- •5. Say if it is true or false and give the right variant.
- •6. Translate into English.
- •Text 3. International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families
- •2. Answer the questions.
- •3. Translate into English.
- •Text 4. Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air
- •1. Answer the questions.
- •2. Complete the sentences by translating into English the phrases in italics.
- •3. Find the English equivalents in the text.
- •4. Finish the sentences according to the text.
- •5. Speak on the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air using the following plan.
- •Text 5. Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children
- •1. Answer the questions.
- •2. Put the words into the right order.
- •3. Complete the sentences with the appropriate words: protection, provides for, exploited, supplements, dealing with, remain.
- •4. Use the appropriate preposition: in, for, against, with, in, between, by, of, to.
- •5. Say if it is true or false and give the right answer.
- •7. Translate into English using the texts of both Protocols.
- •Text 6. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
- •1. Answer the questions.
- •2. Find the English equivalents in the text.
- •3. Correct mistakes, both grammar and lexical, in the following statements.
- •4. Use the appropriate verb according to the text.
- •5. Translate into English.
- •Text 7. Convention on the Rights of the Child
- •1. Answer the questions.
- •4. Put the words into the right order.
- •5. Complete the sentences by translating into English the phrases in italics.
- •6. Say if it is true or false and give the right answer.
- •7. Speak on the Convention on the Rights of the Child using the following plan.
- •8. Translate into English.
- •Text 8. Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict
- •Unit 6: International Humanitarian Law text 1. Introduction to International Humanitarian Law (ihl)
- •2. Complete the sentences with the following words: on land, government, treaties, biological, concerned, encountered, seek, murdered, voluntarily.
- •3. Finish the statements according to the text.
- •5. Translate into English.
- •Text 2. Basic rules of ihl
- •1. Find in the text the English equivalents of the following phrases.
- •2. Put the words into the right order.
- •3. Complete the sentences by translating into English the phrases in italics.
- •4. Correct mistakes, both grammar and lexical, in the following statements.
- •5. Say if it is true or false and give the right answer.
- •Text 3. Role of the Red Cross during armed conflict, locally and overseas
- •2. Put the sentences into the right order.
- •4. Translate into English.
- •5. Answer the questions.
- •Unit 7: economic crimes in the modern society text 1. Consumer fraud. Victims of fraud
- •Victim Demographics
- •1. Mark the statements below as true or false.
- •2. Choose the right word or word-combinations from the text.
- •4. Complete the sentences. Use the text if necessary.
- •Text 2. Inventive swindlers
- •1. Mark the statements below as true or false.
- •2. Choose the right word or word-combinations from the text.
- •4. Complete the sentences. Use the text if necessary.
- •Unit 7.1 different kinds of fraud text 1. Home equity fraud and home renovation repair schemes
- •1. Mark the statements below as true or false.
- •2. Choose the right word or word-combinations from the text.
- •4. Complete the sentences. Use the text if necessary.
- •Text 2. The pigeon drop scheme
- •1. Mark the statements below as true or false.
- •2. Choose the right word or word-combinations from the text.
- •4. Complete the sentences. Use the text if necessary.
- •Text 3. Telemarketing fraud operations
- •1. Mark the statements below as true or false.
- •3. Translate these expressions from Russian into English.
- •4. Complete the sentences. Use the text if necessary.
- •Text 4. Local pyramid club schemes and gifting club scams
- •1. Mark the statements below as true or false.
- •2. Choose the right word or word-combinations from the text.
- •4. Complete the sentences. Use the text if necessary.
- •Text 5. Techniques used to sell fraudulent investments
- •1. Mark the statements below as true or false.
- •2. Choose the right word or word-combinations from the text.
- •4. Complete the sentences. Use the text if necessary.
- •Glossary
- •Icrc – the International Committee of the Red Cross
- •Bibliography
- •English and Law
2. Put the sentences into the right order.
The ICRC is a private Swiss institution that works with all sides of a conflict through diplomatic means.
Henry Dunant’s ideas were the inspiration for the first Geneva Convention and gave birth to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
The red crescent emblem was later recognized by nations as an additional emblem of humanitarian relief.
The International Committee of the Red Cross also provides food and medical supplies to the endangered civilian population.
In honor of the Swiss origin of this initiative, the symbol of a red cross on a white background was identified as a protective emblem in conflict areas.
3. Match two parts of the sentences.
1) The Red Cross worldwide is guided by 2) During armed conflict, these emblems are used to identify 3) The Conference provides a regular forum to promote 4) Nations drafting the Geneva Convention foresaw the need for a universal symbol of protection 5) ICRC delegates work with the detaining power 6) The national societies provide a global link with the ICRC’s efforts to 7) Civilian volunteers are permitted to |
a) easily recognizable on the battlefield. b) the programs and activities of Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies. c) to resolve any violations. d) seven Fundamental Principles. e) humanitarian efforts worldwide and respond to crises. f) provide medical relief to wounded and sick soldiers. g) locate and reunite separated family members. |
4. Translate into English.
Независимым гуманитарным организациям должно быть разрешено оказывать помощь в зонах военного конфликта.
Национальные гуманитарные общества доставляют необходимые товары и пожертвования, нанимают медицинских работников.
В течение последних 125 лет роль Международного комитета Красного креста очень возросла.
Делегаты Международного комитета Красного креста посещают военнопленных и изучают условия, в которых укрываются люди.
Символ красного креста на белом фоне был признан защитной эмблемой в зонах конфликта.
5. Answer the questions.
What is international humanitarian law?
What are its principal legal instruments?
What kinds of people are protected according to the four Geneva Conventions of 1949?
How are civilians and other non-combatants protected under the provisions of the Convention?
What humanitarian organizations can you name?
What is the difference between IHL and human rights law?
Does humanitarian law prohibit children from taking part in hostilities?
Are the basic rules of IHL always respected during armed conflicts?
What shall the Parties of the conflict undertake in order to ensure protection of the civilian population?
10)Is it unlawful to kill civilians during wars?
11)Why should all nations respect IHL?
12)Where can legal action against violators take place?
13)What is the best way of securing compliance with humanitarian rules?
14)What are the fundamental principles of the Red Cross?
15)What are the emblems of the Red Cross?
16)How does the ICRC work?