LCP4805 Assignment
2 QUIZ (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester
1 2026 - DUE 2026
[Pick the date]
, Exam (elaborations)
LCP4805 Assignment 2 QUIZ (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE 2026
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Course
Environmental Law (LCP4805)
Environmental Law Multiple Choice / True-False Questions (Rewritten)
1. Environmental Authorisation and Coal Power Stations
You are reviewing an environmental authorisation for a coal-fired power station. On what
ground could you challenge it?
a) Mandatory preconditions in NEMA were not considered
b) Section 29 of the Constitution was not considered
c) Coal power stations are prohibited
d) Impacts on infrastructure were not considered
2. Section 24(a) of the Constitution of South Africa (1996)
Section 24(a) provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is:
a) Not harmful to their health or well-being
b) Clean and sanitary
c) Pretty
d) Safe
3. Why is Environmental Law a Distinct Discipline?
a) It unites principles from different legal fields for environmental protection
b) It regulates only environmental crimes
c) It applies only to criminal law
d) It excludes private and international law
4. Section 24O of NEMA
The use of the word “may” in Section 24O indicates that the Minister has discretion to consider
listed factors. True / False
5. Criminal Sanctions (According to Kidd)
Key features of a criminal sanction include:
a) Focus on compensation
b) Community condemnation and punishment
c) Focus on rehabilitation
d) Applies only to civil breaches
2 QUIZ (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester
1 2026 - DUE 2026
[Pick the date]
, Exam (elaborations)
LCP4805 Assignment 2 QUIZ (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE 2026
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Course
Environmental Law (LCP4805)
Environmental Law Multiple Choice / True-False Questions (Rewritten)
1. Environmental Authorisation and Coal Power Stations
You are reviewing an environmental authorisation for a coal-fired power station. On what
ground could you challenge it?
a) Mandatory preconditions in NEMA were not considered
b) Section 29 of the Constitution was not considered
c) Coal power stations are prohibited
d) Impacts on infrastructure were not considered
2. Section 24(a) of the Constitution of South Africa (1996)
Section 24(a) provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is:
a) Not harmful to their health or well-being
b) Clean and sanitary
c) Pretty
d) Safe
3. Why is Environmental Law a Distinct Discipline?
a) It unites principles from different legal fields for environmental protection
b) It regulates only environmental crimes
c) It applies only to criminal law
d) It excludes private and international law
4. Section 24O of NEMA
The use of the word “may” in Section 24O indicates that the Minister has discretion to consider
listed factors. True / False
5. Criminal Sanctions (According to Kidd)
Key features of a criminal sanction include:
a) Focus on compensation
b) Community condemnation and punishment
c) Focus on rehabilitation
d) Applies only to civil breaches
