CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1

19 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. 1(a)6 marksDistinguish between 'positive law' and 'natural law'.
2. 1(b)4 marksProvide TWO examples showing how natural law impacts the legal system operating in a selected Commonwealth Caribbean country.
3. 2(a)6 marksCiting relevant examples, explain the meaning of the term 'sources of law'.
4. 2(b)4 marksExplain how equity operates as a source of law.
5. 3(a)6 marksDistinguish between binding precedents and highly persuasive precedents.
6. 3(b)4 marksDescribe the circumstances in which a court will 'distinguish' a precedent.
7. 4(a)5 marksExplain the meaning of an 'entrenched provision' in the Constitution.
8. 4(b)5 marksIdentify ONE entrenched provision in the Constitution of a specified Commonwealth Caribbean country and explain the amendment procedures for that provision.
9. 5(a)2 marksDefine the term 'locus standi'.
10. 5(b)8 marksExplain whether Effie can successfully bring an action against the government.
11. 6(a)6 marksUsing illustrations, distinguish between substantive ultra vires and procedural ultra vires.
12. 6(b)4 marksExplain whether the citizens can successfully challenge the Mayor's action.
13. 7(a)2 marksExplain ONE of the following terms: EITHER (i) Larceny by intimidation OR (ii) "Appropriates property belonging to another"
14. 7(b)(i)4 marksExplain whether a charge of larceny by intimidation against Clement is likely to succeed.
15. 7(b)(ii)4 marksExplain whether, by pocketing the additional sum of $2 000.00, Clement can be found guilty of appropriation.
16. 8(a)2 marksExplain what is meant by the term 'inchoate offence'.
17. 8(b)8 marksExplain the actus reus of EITHER 'incitement' OR 'attempt'.
18. 9(a)2 marksIdentify ONE defence available to Xavier, and cite ONE relevant decided case.
19. 9(b)8 marksAssess the merits of the identified defence in relation to Xavier's case.