Read the following passage about A New Frontier in Global Justice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the opti...

Read the following passage about A New Frontier in Global Justice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

(18)_________, and this framework provides the International Criminal Court with a robust mechanism to litigate against egregious, unprecedented atrocities. Juridical experts, who formulated this groundbreaking draft, aimed to categorize large-scale destruction as a fifth universal crime alongside genocide and aggression. (19)_________, it is the assembly of states ratifying this statute. This non-anthropocentric paradigm shifts the focus away from purely human welfare; consequently, nature itself gains inherent judicial protection within the highest courts of justice. (20)_________, requiring that global consciousness transition from exploitation to stewardship to ensure planetary survival. Furthermore, by targeting catastrophic events like transboundary nuclear accidents or massive oil spills, the legislation avoids criminalizing everyday activities while effectively deterring systemic devastation. Such an initiative, (21)_________, underscores the imperative to protect ecosystems that are vulnerable to permanent degradation. Prominent figures, including Emmanuel Macron and the Pope, have expressed significant solidarity, signifying a growing momentum for nature-based justice. Ultimately, the implementation of these rigorous laws serves as a deterrent against wanton acts committed with the knowledge of a substantial likelihood of widespread ruin. As nations navigate the complexities of modern industry, (22)_________. By establishing clear boundaries for corporate conduct, the worldwide community demonstrates its unwavering commitment to protecting the common heritage of mankind against irreversible destruction or profound ecological imbalances.

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Question 18:

A. Simplified digitalization boosts better security whereas many judges periodically discover irregularity

B. The modernization of protocols represents the unprecedented achievement in technological digitalization

C. The conceptualization of ecocide represents a transformative milestone in transcontinental jurisprudence

D. This diversification of resources provides some additional advantage for intercontinental collaborations

Question 19:

A. Whose reform could provide foreign statutes about natural ruins as the utmost focus

B. Having then witnessed how judicial sanctions upon nature crimes are extremely urgent

C. Which would make corporate prosecution for ecological damage a tangible reality

D. If one thing would make corporate prosecution for ecological damage a tangible reality

Question 20:

A. What the campaign seeks to achieve through these regulations is a profound shift

B. What the campaign seeks to achieve through these regulations is a gradual adjustment

C. That the campaign seeks a transformation through these regulations reflects a global necessity

D. Whether the campaign achieves a profound shift through these regulations remains uncertain

Question 21:

A. which was being championed over the past decade as advocates will like Polly Higgins

B. where it was championed over the past decade by advocates like Polly Higgins

C. which has been championed over the past decade before advocates like Polly Higgins

D. which was championed over the past decade by advocates like Polly Higgins

Question 22:

A. relying on non-binding international recommendations remains a practical approach to environmental governance

B. adopting such official instruments remains indispensable for the preservation of Earth's biological integrity

C. strengthening national compliance mechanisms ensures that most environmental violations are adequately addressed

D. promoting cooperative frameworks may gradually reduce the likelihood of ecological disruption