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SAMPLE COURSEWORK – PART A [ASSESSED COURSEWORK 2012-13]

Answer ALL questions in PART A and PART B PART A carries 50 per cent of the overall mark and PART B carries 50 per cent of the overall mark [not reproduced]. PART A (50% of the overall mark for this coursework)

Read through the extract from Secretary of State for Works and Pensions v Dole [2003]1 and answer the following questions:

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What were the material facts in the case? Explain, in your own words, the legal issue(s) in the case. Which technique(s) of statutory interpretation, presumptions and/or ‘rules of language’ did Ward L.J. employ in the case? Evidence your answer by reference to relevant dicta in the case. Explain, in your own words, the ratio decidendi of Secretary of State for Works and Pensions v Dole [2003].

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Word limit: There is no word limit for Part A of the assessment. However, your answers should be as concise, precise and accurate as possible without being repetitive (see criteria below). The questions in Part A are not equally weighted. Refer to your Course Handbook for penalties imposed for late submission. Your coursework must be submitted in hard copy before the deadline. E-mails or faxes will not be accepted. It is strongly recommended that you submit your coursework well in advance of the deadline. Long queues may build up as the deadline approaches. Important notice: When answering questions relating to the material facts, legal issue and ratio decidendi of the case, you MUST confine your reading to the case extract provided. If it is apparent that you have referred to extraneous material relating to the reported decision such as law reports, case summaries, textbook or other similar material, this will be reflected negatively in your mark.

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Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Legal Method Assessed Coursework 2012-13 Page 1 of 15

PLAGIARISM WARNING You must not plagiarise material from the case extract. Any material taken directly from the...