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2 marksInstitutions of State Governance and Rights

CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 7(a)

A scenario where attorney Rochelle Ming represents herself for traffic offences, is told by Magistrate Davies that 'only a fool has himself as a lawyer', has a heated exchange, refuses to sit, is committed to prison for 7 days for contempt, and brings an action against the government for unconstitutional action and exceeding powers.

Identify the fundamental rights provision which can support Ms Ming in her action against the government.

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  1. 7(b)Explain how ONE remedy available to Ms Ming supports her action against the government.[13 marks]
  2. 7(c)With reference to the fundamental rights provision identified at (a), assess the effectiveness of this provision in protecting the rights of citizens.[10 marks]

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