cape law sylabus

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination®

CAPE®

LAW
Effective for examinations from May-June 2010

CXC A23/U2/09

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Contents
RATIONALE ..................................................................................................................................... 1
AIMS .................................................................................................................................................. 2
SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO BE ASSESSED .................................................................................... 2
STRUCTURE OF THE SYLLABUS .................................................................................................. 3
UNIT 1: PUBLIC LAW
MODULE 1: CARIBBEAN LEGAL SYSTEMS................................................................... 4
MODULE 2: PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC LAW ............................................................... 9
MODULE 3: CRIMINAL LAW........................................................................................ 12
UNIT 2: PRIVATE LAW
MODULE 1: LAW OF TORT ............................................................................................. 16
MODULE 2: LAW OF CONTRACT