How Lengthy A Question Should Be?

[shunmas]

Hi All !

In a 10-mark question for explaining the main sources of contemporary law in relation to the English legal system (December 08), how many points should be write per source?

There are 4 sources: Legislation, Case Law, EU and Custom.

Should be write 4 points per source?
Should we number those points or put a bullet point?

Thanks for your help.

[Kavya]

Hi Shunmas,

The word ‘contemporary’ means something which is belonging to the present or occurring in the same period of time.


While answering this question you must consider the following:

 Discuss about case laws.
 Include formulation of legislation by the parliament.
 Discuss precedent and include ratio decidendi.
 Use the hierarchy of authority for discussing the importance of precedents.
 Try to include the EU law.

The outline of the answer:

Legislation

 Why is parliament important?
 Delegated legislation

Case law

 Ratio decidendi
 House of lords and Court of appeal

European Union

 Supersedes any existing law prevalent in the UK (in brief)

Custom

 Specific local custom (in brief)
 Role of law commission (in brief)

Hope this will be helpful for you!

Regards,
Kavya.

[shunmas]

Hi Kavya !

Thanks for your reply.

Just a general question - can I send an attached pdf or word file of answers for review ?

Thanks