WAEC Government 2011 Theory question 103

Theory question 103

Rule of Law

(a) What are the limitations to the application of Rule of law?

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Model answer

Any five or six: state of emergency; immunity of the president/governors from prosecution while in office; diplomatic immunity; parliamentary privilege (immunity for things said in the legislature); special tribunals and ouster clauses; military rule by decree; delegated legislation and administrative discretion; illiteracy and poverty that stop people seeking justice; corruption; delays and cost of legal proceedings; partisan judiciary or police.

Explanation

The book prints '(a)' but no part (b).