CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2

17 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)10 marksExplain why law has to be classified.
2. 1(b)10 marksExplain how the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition of a named Commonwealth Caribbean state are appointed.
3. 1(c)10 marksExplain the application of the M'Naghten Rules to the defense of insanity.
4. 2(a)10 marksDescribe the remedies available to members of the public to seek and obtain redress for acts of misconduct by members of the legal profession in a named Commonwealth Caribbean state.
5. 2(b)15 marksAssess the effectiveness of the provisions described at (a), supporting your answer by making reference to examples, decided cases or statute.
6. 325 marksDiscuss the advantages and disadvantages of the jury system of a named Commonwealth Caribbean state.
7. 425 marksEvaluate the importance of the Ombudsman to the citizens of Commonwealth Caribbean states.
8. 525 marksAssess the importance of the rule of law in ensuring accountability of public officers in a named Commonwealth Caribbean state, illustrating your answer by referring to decided cases.
9. 6(a)12 marksWith reference to decided cases, advise Mrs Seebaran as to whether the Minister's action is appropriate.
10. 6(b)13 marksWith reference to decided cases, advise Mrs Seebaran as to the remedies that may be available to her.
11. 7(a)12 marksWith reference to decided cases, show how the chosen clauses place obligations on citizens to act responsibly.
12. 7(b)13 marksWith reference to decided cases, show how the chosen clauses protect citizens against abuse of their fundamental rights.
13. 825 marksPresent an argument for OR against the statement: 'Intoxication is not, and never has been, a defence in itself.' Support your argument with reference to decided cases.
14. 9(a)13 marksWith reference to decided cases, explain what is meant by the expression, 'the intention (mens rea) and the act (actus reus) must coincide to constitute a crime'.
15. 9(b)12 marksWith reference to decided cases, explain Hamlet's criminal liability.
16. 10(a)12 marksExplain the defence that may be available to Natalie.
17. 10(b)13 marksWhat considerations would be taken into account in Natalie's sentencing should she be convicted of murder or manslaughter?