The Jamaican Legal System
UNIT 1 TUTORIAL QUESTIONS
1. Explain the three branches of government and why it is necessary to have the independence
of the Judiciary
2. Discuss the differences between Criminal Law and Civil Law and explain the branches of
Civil Law
3. The Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms has provided new liberties for the
Jamaican people. Discuss the impact of the changes to the Constitution.
4. Explain the roles of the Director of Public Prosecutions, The Solicitor General and the
Attorney General.
5. Discuss and explain the hierarchy of the Court System and explain the difference between
Arbitration and Mediation as alternative methods of dispute resolution.
6. Explain the difference between an Act of Parliament and Regulations