ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
QUESTION 1
April 2024 Question Four A and B
a) With reference to the principles of natural justice, explain the following:
(i) Nemo judex in causa sua. (2 marks)
(ii) Audi alteram partem. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the doctrine of separation of powers in the context of the Constitution in your country. (6 marks)
QUESTION 2
August 2023 Question Three B
Distinguish between primary legislation and delegated legislation. (4 marks)
QUESTION 3
August 2023 Question Four B
Argue THREE cases for the independence of the judiciary.
(6 marks)
QUESTION 4
April 2023 Question Seven A
Explain the term “Administrative Law”. (2 marks)
QUESTION 5
December 2022 Question One B(ii)
Describe TWO rules of statutory interpretation. (4 marks)
QUESTION 6
December 2022 Question Seven C
Explain FOUR remedies in administrative law. (8 marks)
QUESTION 7
August 2022 Question Five C
Explain four ways in which the independence of the judiciary could be achieved.
(4 marks)
QUESTION 8
April 2022 Question Seven B
With reference to administrative law:
(i) State six principles of natural justice. (6 marks)
(ii) Highlight three principles that will guide the Court in determining the presence of bias in the decision of an administrative body. (6 marks)
QUESTION 9
December 2021 Question One D
Highlight five purposes of the writ of habeas corpus. (5 marks)
QUESTION 10
December 2021 Pilot Paper Question One B
Discuss the circumstances under which the writ of mandamus could be issued by courts.
(5 marks)
QUESTION 11
December 2021 Pilot Paper Question Four B
Discuss four methods used to control delegated legislation. (8 marks)
QUESTION 12
August 2021 Question One C
Discuss three criticisms that have been levelled against delegated legislation. (6 marks)
QUESTION 13
August 2021 Question Three A
Discuss five ways through which the independence of the judiciary might be achieved in your country. (5 marks)
QUESTION 14
August 2021 Question Seven B
Describe four functions of the judiciary in your country. (8 marks)
QUESTION 15
May 2021 question One B
In the context of administrative law, highlight six rights that the administrator might accord any person against whom administrative action is to be taken. (6 marks)
QUESTION 16
November 2019 Question One B
With specific reference to administrative law:
i. Distinguish between “substantive ultra vires” and “procedural ultra vires”. (4 marks)
ii. Discuss four ways in which the independence of the Judiciary is promoted. (4 marks)
QUESTION 17
November 2018 Question One C
List six instances when a court might review an administrative action. (6 marks)
QUESTION 18
May 2018 Question Two B
With regard to the doctrine of separation of powers, state four functions of the executive.
(4 marks)
QUESTION 19
November 2017 Question Four B
With regard to administrative law:
(i) Explain the term “separation of powers”. (2 marks)
(ii) Summarise three grounds upon which courts might interfere with the decisions of an administrative body. (6 marks)
QUESTION 20
May 2017 Question Five B
Explain three advantages of the doctrine of separation of powers. (6 marks)
QUESTION 21
November 2016 Question One A
Explain three rules courts apply in the interpretation of statutes. (6 marks)
QUESTION 22
November 2016 Question One C
With reference to natural justice, highlight eight rights of an accused person in criminal proceedings. (8 marks)
QUESTION 23
November 2015 Question Three B and C
(a) Explain two ways in which independence of the judiciary is attained. (4 marks)
(b) Describe the role of the three arms of government as envisaged in the doctrine of separation of powers. (6 marks)
QUESTION 24
Pilot paper 2015 Question One C
Explain the doctrine of independence of the judiciary. (6 marks)
QUESTION 25
Pilot paper 2015 Question Two A
Highlight four principles that guide the courts in exercising judicial authority. (8 marks)
QUESTION 26
Pilot paper 2015 Question Five C
State four remedies that might be granted by the High Court in the enforcement of the fundamental rights and freedoms of an individual. (4 marks)
