Understanding Legal Sources Caribbean

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The term source of law refers to the origins from which laws derive their authority, including constitutions, statutes, and judicial decisions. Types of sources include legislation, common law, constitutions, customary law, and international law. In the Commonwealth Caribbean, legal sources include the constitution, legislation, common law, customary law, and international law. The constitution is the most important legal source as it establishes government structure, protects rights, and is the supreme law.

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QUIZ *. What is meant by the term ‘source of law’? *. What are the types of sources of law? Define each. *. What are the legal sources of law in the Commonwealth Caribbean? *. Why is the Constitution defined as the ‘most important legal source of law? *. What is meant by Constitutional Supremacy? *. What is the distinction between the British Constitution and Constitutions of the Commonwealth Caribbean? *. List the functions of the Constitutions *. What are saving law clauses? *. Are our courts inclined to apply a purposive interpretation in deciding constitutional cases? *. What is the Doctrine of Precedent; Distinguish between Binding Precedent and Persuasive Precedent *. Set out the Hierarchical Structure of the Courts in Guyana *. What is meant by stare decisis; ratio decidendi; obiter dicta; per incuriam; per curiam
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Questions *. What is meant by the term ‘source of law’? *. What are the types of sources of law? Define each. *. What are the legal sources of law in the Commonwealth Caribbean? *. Why is the Constitution defined as the ‘most important legal source of law? *. What is meant by Constitutional Supremacy? *. What is the distinction between the British Constitution and Constitutions of the Commonwealth Caribbean? *. List the functions of the Constitutions *. What are saving law clauses? *. Are our courts inclined to apply a purposive interpretation in deciding constitutional cases? *. What is the Doctrine of Precedent; Distinguish between Binding Precedent and Persuasive Precedent *. Set out the Hierarchical Structure of the Courts in Guyana *. What is meant by stare decisis; ratio decidendi; obiter dicta; per incuriam; per curiam
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*. Source of law: The origins from which particular laws derive their authority and force.
*. Types of sources of law:
- Legislation: Laws created by legislative bodies.
- Common law: Laws developed through court decisions.
- Constitution: The fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity.
- Customary law: Traditional common rules or practices that have become binding.
- International law: Rules established by treaties or international agreements.
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*. What is meant by the term ‘source of law’?
The term "source of law" refers to the origins from which particular laws derive their authority and force. This includes the fundamental sources such as constitutions, statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, and customary practices that establish legal principles and rules.
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*. What are the types of sources of law?
Sure, ****! Here are the types of sources of law:
- Legislation: Laws enacted by a legislative body (e.g., Parliament).
- Common Law: Laws developed through judicial decisions.
- Constitution: The supreme law outlining the structure of government and fundamental rights.
- Customary Law: Traditional practices accepted as legal requirements.
- International Law: Rules established by treaties and agreements between states.
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Define each.
Sure, ****! Here are the definitions for each type of source of law:
- Legislation: Laws enacted by a legislative body, such as Parliament or Congress. These laws are officially written and codified.
- Common Law: Laws developed through judicial decisions in courts. It relies on precedent, meaning past judicial decisions guide future cases.
- Constitution: The supreme law of a country, outlining the structure of government, fundamental rights, and the principles by which the state is governed.
- Customary Law: Traditional practices and customs that have gained legal acceptance and are followed by a community over time.
- International Law: Rules and principles established by treaties, conventions, and agreements between states, governing their interactions and relations.
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*. What are the legal sources of law in the Commonwealth Caribbean?
The legal sources of law in the Commonwealth Caribbean include:
- Constitution: The supreme law of the land.
- Legislation: Statutes and laws enacted by Parliament.
- Common Law: Judicial decisions and case law.
- Customary Law: Traditional practices accepted as binding.
- International Law: Treaties and agreements adopted by Caribbean states.
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*. Why is the Constitution defined as the ‘most important legal source of law?
The Constitution is defined as the ‘most important legal source of law’ because:
- It establishes the framework for government and its powers.
- It protects fundamental rights and freedoms.
- It is the supreme law, overriding all other laws.
- It provides stability and continuity in the legal system.
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*. What is meant by the term ‘source of law’?
*. What are the types of sources of law? Define each.
*. What are the legal sources of law in the Commonwealth Caribbean?
*. Why is the Constitution defined as the ‘most important legal source of law’?
*. What is meant by Constitutional Supremacy?
*. What is the distinction between the British Constitution and Constitutions of the Commonwealth Caribbean?
*. List the functions of the Constitutions.
*. What are saving law clauses?
*. Are our courts inclined to apply a purposive interpretation in deciding constitutional cases?
*. What is the Doctrine of Precedent? Distinguish between Binding Precedent and Persuasive Precedent.
*. Set out the Hierarchical Structure of the Courts in Guyana.
*. What is meant by stare decisis, ratio decidendi, obiter dicta, per incuriam, per curiam?
Question: Hey ****! You seem to be preparing for a legal quiz or exam. If you need information or clarification on any specific question, feel free to ask! Which question would you like to start with?
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*. What is meant by the term ‘source of law’?
*. What are the types of sources of law? Define each.
*. What are the legal sources of law in the Commonwealth Caribbean?
*. Why is the Constitution defined as the ‘most important legal source of law’?
*. What is meant by Constitutional Supremacy?
*. What is the distinction between the British Constitution and Constitutions of the Commonwealth Caribbean?
*. List the functions of the Constitutions.
*. What are saving law clauses?
*. Are our courts inclined to apply a purposive interpretation in deciding constitutional cases?
*. What is the Doctrine of Precedent? Distinguish between Binding Precedent and Persuasive Precedent.
*. Set out the Hierarchical Structure of the Courts in Guyana.
*. What is meant by stare decisis, ratio decidendi, ob