Notebook Overview
Law is a system of rules usually enforced through a series of institutions. The CAPE Law Syllabus assists persons who wish to embark on further study and training for entry into the legal profession; it also addresses the needs of other persons engaged in occupations that require some knowledge of the law, such as clerks, paralegals, administrators, managers, the police and other public officers. It serves to inform persons of their rights and obligations and to inculcate in them certain positive values, which are necessary for a civilized society.
The syllabus is arranged into two Units. Each Unit consists of three Modules.
UNIT 1: PUBLIC LAW
| Module 1 | Caribbean Legal Systems |
| Module 2 | Principles of Public Law |
| Module 3 | Criminal Law |
UNIT 2: PRIVATE LAW
| Module 1 | Law of Tort |
| Module 2 | Law of Contract. |
| Module 3 | Real Property |
Curriculum
- 2 Sections
- 18 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Unit 1: Public Law - Module 1: Caribbean Legal Systems10
- 1.1Objectives
- 1.2Natural Law and Positive Law
- 1.3The Influence of Morality and Religion on Law
- 1.4Sources of Law
- 1.5Classification of Law
- 1.6Structure and Hierarchy of the Criminal and Civil Courts
- 1.7Role of Legal Personnel and the Jury
- 1.8Alternative Methods of Dispute Resolution (ADR) – Arbitration and Mediation
- 1.9Ethical Standards
- 1.10Sanctions for the breaches of the Code of Ethics
- Unit 1: Public Law - Module 2: Principles of Public Law8
- 2.0Differences between the supremacy of the Constitution vs Parliamentary Sovereignty
- 2.1The Fundamental Rights under the Constitution
- 2.2The role and functions of Service Commissions
- 2.3The composition of Parliament
- 2.4Separation of Powers, including the independence of the judiciary
- 2.5The appointment and functions of the Head of State
- 2.6The rule of law
- 2.7Judicial Review
