AQA A Level Law Paper 1 November 2020 question paper

Select the true statement about liability for an omission.

Select the true statement about the defence of diminished responsibility.

Within statutory interpretation, which one of the following is not an intrinsic (internal) aid to interpretation?

The CILEx Regulation Board has the power to discipline which one of the following?

Select the true statement about the role of the jury within the criminal justice system. The jury will

The 1966 Practice Statement is a method used by the Supreme Court to avoid a binding precedent.

Using any example, explain the 1966 Practice Statement.

Causation requires proof of causation in fact and causation in law. Alice caused the permanent damage to Belle’s wrist in fact.

Suggest why Alice is likely to have caused the permanent damage to Belle’s wrist in law.

In relation to the incident with Debbie, advise Caroline of her criminal liability for the offence of assault (battery) occasioning actual bodily harm under s47 Offences Against the Person Act 1861.

Self-defence may be used as a defence in criminal law.

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

Consider the criminal liability of Frank in connection with the £200 and with the death of George.

Consider Isobel’s criminal liability for the murder of Harry.

Assuming that Isobel is found guilty, assess the sentencing powers available to the court.