CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 2

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. 125 marksCritically assess the vision statement of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) regarding providing an accessible, fair, efficient, innovative, and impartial justice system, in light of arguments advanced for and against…
2. 2(a)10 marksDistinguish between 'mediation' and 'arbitration'.
3. 2(b)15 marksAdvise Brandon HDC Ltd on reasons why Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) would be a preferable method for resolving this dispute instead of litigation.
4. 3(a)15 marksExplain, with reference to decided cases, why the doctrine of separation of powers is a fundamental principle in Commonwealth Caribbean constitutions.
5. 3(b)10 marksAssess the view that the rule of law serves as the foundation of any just society, citing relevant decided cases.
6. 4(a)20 marksDetermine whether the Minister's direction is ultra vires Section 6 of the Act.
7. 4(b)5 marksExplain whether the PRB's determination is ultra vires the Minister's direction.
8. 5(a)12 marksDiscuss the statement that automatism applies where a defendant is not legally insane but unable to control their actions due to an external factor, illustrating your answer with decided cases.
9. 5(b)13 marksExplain the offence of robbery, referring to relevant decided cases or examples.
10. 6(a)10 marksExplain the role of consent in the offence of intentional actual bodily harm, supporting your explanation with decided cases or examples.
11. 6(b)15 marksAdvise the participants whether consent affords them a defence to the charges, referring to decided cases.