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Which area of law does public law encompass?
Which area of law does public law encompass?
- Constitutional law (correct)
- Contract law
- Tort law
- Family law
What does public law regulate?
What does public law regulate?
- The conduct of international organizations
- The conduct of government officials and institutions (correct)
- The conduct of individuals only
- The conduct of private companies
What was the issue in the Griffith et al v Barbados Cricket Association case?
What was the issue in the Griffith et al v Barbados Cricket Association case?
- Alleged unfair treatment and discrimination by Griffith and others (correct)
- Alleged unfair treatment and discrimination by the government towards Griffith and others
- Alleged unfair treatment and discrimination by the cricket association towards the government
- Alleged unfair treatment and discrimination by the cricket association towards individuals
What rule was applied in the Griffith et al v Barbados Cricket Association case?
What rule was applied in the Griffith et al v Barbados Cricket Association case?
What were the facts of the Griffith et al v Barbados Cricket Association case?
What were the facts of the Griffith et al v Barbados Cricket Association case?
Study Notes
Public Law
- Encompasses the relationships between the state and individuals, as well as the relationships between different branches of government
- Regulates the structure and operation of government, the relationship between government and individuals, and the powers and limitations of government agencies
Griffith et al v Barbados Cricket Association Case
- Issue: Whether the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) was subject to judicial review as a public body exercising public functions
- Rule applied: The Wednesbury unreasonableness test was applied to determine if the BCA's decision was unreasonable
- Facts:
- Griffith et al were cricket players who were not selected for the Barbados cricket team
- They challenged the BCA's decision, arguing that it was unfair and unreasonable
- The court had to determine if the BCA's decision was subject to judicial review
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Test your knowledge of Commonwealth Caribbean Public Law with this quiz on Chapter 1 - Public Law Defined. Explore the various areas of public law, including constitutional, administrative, and criminal law, and learn about the rights, obligations, and powers of individuals and the government. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of the legal relationship between individuals and the government in the Commonwealth Caribbean.
