CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 1
11 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.
- 1(a)5 marksExplain the meaning of 'reception of law' in the context of the Commonwealth Caribbean.
- 1(b)5 marksEvaluate the importance of judicial precedents within the legal system.
- 210 marksIn response to hoteliers proposing a 'Red Light District' in Acaba and a request from the Council of Churches, prepare a short paper examining the relationship between law and morality, incorporating definitions and…
- 310 marksDiscuss the arguments for and against the Chief Justice's proposal requiring attorneys-at-law whose legal education was state-funded to complete ten hours of legal aid service each week for two years post-graduation.
- 410 marksDistinguish between judicial review of a decision and an appeal against a decision.
- 510 marksJones is stopped and searched by police at a roadblock while driving a heavily tinted jeep. Discuss the legal issues that arise if Jones challenges the police for acting beyond their powers.
- 610 marksDiscuss how the role and functions of the Judicial Service Commission are set out in the Constitution of a named Commonwealth Caribbean country.
- 710 marksDistinguish between 'a crime of basic intent' and 'a crime of specific intent'.
- 8(a)5 marksIdentify the criminal offence(s), if any, that Thomas could be charged with if he carries out his plan.
- 8(b)5 marksDiscuss whether Thomas can successfully rely on the defence of necessity.
- 910 marksMalick threw a firebomb into Akbar's living room at 2.00 a.m. aiming only to frighten him, but set fire to the couch and severely burned Akbar. Malick claims lack of intent to cause injury. Explain Malick's criminal…