CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 2

14 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 marksState three differences between 'public law' and 'private law'.
2. 1(b)19 marksExplain how knowledge of the classification of the law will be an advantage in representing Mr Cheapskate.
3. 2(a)(i)3 marksDefine fully the term 'sources of law'.
4. 2(a)(ii)a)4 marksWith reference to two named examples, outline the importance of literary sources of law.
5. 2(a)(ii)b)4 marksWith reference to two named examples, outline the importance of historical sources of law.
6. 2(b)14 marksWith reference to three decided cases, evaluate the importance of the Constitution to the development of law in the Commonwealth Caribbean.
7. 325 marksDiscuss the doctrine of 'separation of powers' with reference to the Constitution of a named Commonwealth Caribbean country, citing relevant case law where applicable.
8. 4(a)10 marksWith reference to legal authority, outline five elements of 'the right to a fair hearing'.
9. 4(b)15 marksAdvise the Minister of Home Affairs on considerations to bear in mind when deliberating the petition from the parents.
10. 5(a)(i)5 marksExplain transferred malice, referring to at least one decided case.
11. 5(a)(ii)5 marksExplain the mens rea of assault, referring to at least one decided case.
12. 5(b)15 marksWith reference to decided cases, distinguish between 'crimes of basic intent' and 'crimes of specific intent'.
13. 6(a)10 marksWith reference to a decided case, explain the 'thin-skull principle' OR 'egg-shell principle' in criminal liability.
14. 6(b)15 marksWith reference to decided cases, discuss whether Andy is criminally liable.