FUR2601 Oct/Nov 2015 exam paper — questions

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1. Question 1.1 · Application of the Bill of Rights · 2 marks

   Consider whether the Bill of Rights applies to the conduct of a farm owner who refuses to provide housing for a group of squatters.Show the full questionShow less

2. Question 1.2 · Litigation: standing, onus and access · 2 marks

   Consider whether the Constitutional Court has jurisdiction to hear any matter, provided leave to appeal is granted and the matter is of such importance that it ought to be considered by the Constitutional Court.Show the full questionShow less

3. Question 1.3 · Litigation: standing, onus and access · 2 marks

   Consider whether, in the substantive stage, the onus is first on the respondent, who must show that he or she infringed the applicant's rights.Show the full questionShow less

4. Question 1.4 · Application of the Bill of Rights · 2 marks

   Consider whether immigration authorities are entitled to deport all illegal immigrants immediately, on the basis that such immigrants are not protected by the 1996 Constitution.Show the full questionShow less

5. Question 1.5 · Litigation: standing, onus and access · 2 marks

   Consider whether, in terms of section 38(b) of the Constitution, a person acting on behalf of another person who cannot act in their own name has to have a personal interest in the remedy sought.Show the full questionShow less