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Court Structure, Legal Institutions and Personnel · CAPE Law Unit 1

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  1. 310 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 1Discuss 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.
  2. 1(c)10 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Advise Keisha on the court hierarchy and appellate avenues available to her in the appeal process.
  3. 325 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Using appropriate illustrations, examine and discuss the role and function of specialized courts.
  4. 425 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Evaluate the statement: 'The advantages of the jury system outweigh the disadvantages.'
  5. 1(a)10 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Advise Anton on the role of the Ombudsman in safeguarding him against real or perceived violations of his rights by public officials.
  6. 2(a)10 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Identify and explain the hierarchy of courts in a Commonwealth Caribbean country of your choice.
  7. 2(b)15 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Assess the arguments for the establishment of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).
  8. 425 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2With the use of illustrations, discuss the opinion that the facilities for training and disciplining attorneys-at-law in the Commonwealth Caribbean are designed to protect the public and ensure the proper administration…
  9. 4(a)4 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2In your address, include a clear definition of ADR.
  10. 4(b)8 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2In your address, include features of ADR.
  11. 4(c)5 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2In your address, include a comparison with other methods of conflict resolution.
  12. 4(d)8 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2In your address, include advantages of ADR.
  13. 2(a)10 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Describe 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.
  14. 2(b)15 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Assess the effectiveness of the provisions described at (a), supporting your answer by making reference to examples, decided cases or statute.
  15. 325 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the jury system of a named Commonwealth Caribbean state.
  16. 425 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Evaluate the importance of the Ombudsman to the citizens of Commonwealth Caribbean states.
  17. 425 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2009 · Paper 2Discuss the role and effectiveness of the Ombudsman in a named Commonwealth Caribbean State.
  18. 1(a)15 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2Describe the court structure in a named Commonwealth Caribbean country, showing how it facilitates the doctrine of judicial precedent.
  19. 2(a)(ii)8 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2Advise Cashew Company on the courts in which they may seek redress and explain any TWO remedies that they may obtain in these courts.
  20. 2(b)13 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2Advise Cashew Company on any alternative means available for resolving this dispute, pointing out any advantages that such means may have over a court hearing.
  21. 1(a)15 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2013 · Paper 2With reference to ONE decided case, describe the court structure in a named Commonwealth Caribbean state, showing how it facilitates the doctrine of precedent.
  22. 125 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 2Critically 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…
  23. 2(a)10 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 2Distinguish between 'mediation' and 'arbitration'.
  24. 2(b)15 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 2Advise Brandon HDC Ltd on reasons why Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) would be a preferable method for resolving this dispute instead of litigation.
  25. 1(a)(i)6 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2Explain briefly three features of the Caribbean Court of Justice.
  26. 1(a)(ii)6 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2Explain briefly three features of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
  27. 1(b)(i)6 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2Advise the attorney general on three benefits to be gained.
  28. 1(b)(ii)7 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2Advise the attorney general on three disadvantages of submitting to the Caribbean Court of Justice.
  29. 1(a)4 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2Briefly discuss ONE reason why Justice Anderson could dismiss Tom as a juror.
  30. 1(b)6 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2Discuss whether Nicholas and Mary could be disqualified from serving on the jury.
  31. 1(c)15 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2Discuss THREE advantages and THREE disadvantages of the jury system in a named Commonwealth Caribbean state.
  32. 2(a)2 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2Define the term 'ombudsman'.
  33. 2(b)10 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2Describe briefly FOUR functions of the ombudsman.
  34. 2(c)6 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2Explain briefly THREE advantages of seeking redress from the ombudsman rather than the court system.
  35. 2(d)7 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2Briefly explain THREE limitations of the ombudsman in protecting the rights of citizens.

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