AQA A Level Law Paper 1 June 2025 question paper

In relation to the offence of unlawful act (constructive) manslaughter, which one of the following statements about the ‘dangerousness’ requirement is true ?

Select the true statement about the principle of transferred malice.

In relation to the doctrine of judicial precedent, which of the following statements best describes the power of a court to ‘distinguish’ an earlier precedent?

Which one of the following statements about circuit judges is true ?

Which one of the following would be most likely to act as an advocate in the Court of Appeal?

Explain what is meant by a triable either-way offence and explain one possible route of appeal available to the defendant following conviction for such an offence.

Assume that Arnold has been charged with an offence under s20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (unlawful and malicious infliction of grievous bodily harm).

Suggest why Arnold is likely to succeed if he pleads the defence of involuntary intoxication.

Advise Dylan of his criminal liability for the gross negligence manslaughter of Ellis.

Examine the meaning of ‘justice’ and discuss the extent to which the defence of insanity may achieve justice.

Consider the criminal liability of Frank for the murder of Gail and for the injury suffered by Hal.

Consider Indira’s criminal liability in relation to the wild flowers that she picked for sale and Kris’s criminal liability for property offences arising out of the incidents in Indira’s shop.

Assess the role magistrates might play if Indira went to trial in the Magistrates’ Court.