AQA A Level Law Paper 1 June 2023 question paper

Which one of the following can be used as evidence for the defence of diminished responsibility under s2 of the Homicide Act 1957?

Which one of the following statements about offences of strict liability is true ?

Which one of the following statements about the role of magistrates is false ?

Which one of the following is the best reason for State funding (legal aid) being granted for a trial in a criminal case?

Which one of the following is an example of an aggravating factor in sentencing?

Explain two aspects of the role of the judge in a criminal case.

Suggest why Bina does not satisfy the required actus reus for the offence of battery against Caleb.

Advise Dan of his criminal liability in relation to the theft of the plants and the extra £10.

Examine the meaning of ‘justice’ and discuss the extent to which the law on non-fatal offences may achieve justice.

Consider the criminal liability of Gabe for the death of Felix and of Gabe for the murder of Harriet and her unborn child.

Consider the criminal liability of Jalen in relation to the threat to Katie and the injuries suffered by Mary.

Precedent will have played a significant role in the development of the rules of law applied to decide criminal liability in cases such as Jalen’s. Assess the advantages of the doctrine of judicial precedent.