Law: Public Law: 2010 1) Professor Fiadjoe posits that the West Indian law, the rule of law

has come to mean the exercise of state power according to law and the subjugation of state power to the Constitution. Discuss Professor Fiadjoe's view on the rule of law as it relates to the accountability of those who are vested with public responsibilities , citing relevant case law where applicable. [25 Marks] 2)"The case before you falls squarely within the scope of the doctrine of ultra vires. Public authorities a quasi judicial function, cannot be allowed to exceed the authority vested in them by statute." Discuss the statement above citing decided cases in support of your answer. [25 Marks] Law: Public Law: 2011 1)Discuss the doctrine of 'Separation of Powers' with referenced to the Constitution of a named Commonwealth Caribbean Country, citing relevant case law were applicable. [25 Marks] 2)a)With reference to legal authority, outline FIVE elements of 'the right to a fair Hearing'. [10 Marks] b)Cecile and Ringo are foreigners who belong to a small religious sect, the members of which have been travelling throughout the Caribbean. Upon their arrival in one state, they are granted a permit to remain for six months. Just prior to the expiration of the permit, Cecile and Ringo apply for extensions, on behalf of the group. The parents of some young people who claimed to have been converted by the group , send a petition to the Minister of Home Affairs. requesting that - the permits be revoked, if not, -no extensions be granted. The parents express fears about the tenets of the groups teachings. What considerations would you advise the Minister of Home Affairs to bear in mind when deliberating the petition from the parents? [15 Marks] Law: Public Law : 2012 1)"The liberal approach to locus standi is better suited to the cause of litigants seeking judicial review, than is the restrictive approach."

Discuss this statement, referring to decided cases. [25 Marks] 2)Dr Sonya Biggs is the Permanent Secretary in the Minister of Education. During the last general election, her husband, a university professor , was part of a team which advised the Opposition Party which then formed the government. After the elections, the new minister of Education summoned the Permanent Secretary and told her that he was uncomfortable working with her, as she and her husband were political activists. Dr Biggs denied the allegation but the Minister informed her that she should proceed on leave. The following week she received a letter from the Minister advising her that she would be relieved of her post for "acts of impropriety as a public servant" With reference to decided cases and the constitution of a named Commonwealth Caribbean state advise Dr Biggs on her right to redress. [25 Marks]