ACTUAL 2025 AQA A-LEVEL LAW Paper 3B Human Rights
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Tuesday 10 June 2025 [VERIFIED]
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0 1 Select the false statement about various Articles of the European
Convention on Human Rights.
[1 mark]
A The right to freedom of expression under Article 10 does not
give anyone a right to information which has not yet been
created.
B The right to liberty and security of person under Article 5
is not concerned with simple restrictions on liberty of
movement.
C The right to life under Article 2 also gives everyone a right to die.
D The right to respect for private and family life under Article 8
could be breached by environmental pollution.
0 2 Select the true statement concerning the law on Human Rights and the European
Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
[1 mark]
A A judge in an English court cannot award compensation to a
victim when a public authority breaches an ECHR right.
B A judge must not apply an English law statute if it is
incompatible with a provision of the ECHR.
C Both individuals and States may bring actions in the
European Court of Human Rights.
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D The doctrine of the ‘margin of appreciation’ ensures that all outside the
States apply the ECHR in the same way.
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Do not write
outside the
0 3 Select the statement which best describes how a by-law might be box
used. [1
mark]
A To add detail to existing legislation
B To bring an Act of Parliament into force
C To make law in time of emergency
D To set out rules for a local area
0 4 Select the false statement about judges.
[1 mark]
A A judge should not hear a case if they have a financial
interest in the outcome.
B Judges can review the legality of a government decision.
C Judges’ pay is determined by the government.
D Most judges are selected by the Judicial
Appointments Commission.
0 5 Select the true statement about aspects of civil or criminal law.
[1 mark]
A Civil cases are usually heard by a judge and jury.
B Criminal prosecutions are usually brought by the victim.
C The burden of proof in a criminal trial is usually on the prosecution.
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D The standard of proof in a civil trial is beyond reasonable doubt.
Turn over for the next question
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Question Paper & Mark Scheme (Merged)
Tuesday 10 June 2025 [VERIFIED]
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Answer all questions in the spaces box
provided.
Only one answer per question is allowed.
For each question completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer.
CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS
If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.
If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select
as shown.
0 1 Select the false statement about various Articles of the European
Convention on Human Rights.
[1 mark]
A The right to freedom of expression under Article 10 does not
give anyone a right to information which has not yet been
created.
B The right to liberty and security of person under Article 5
is not concerned with simple restrictions on liberty of
movement.
C The right to life under Article 2 also gives everyone a right to die.
D The right to respect for private and family life under Article 8
could be breached by environmental pollution.
0 2 Select the true statement concerning the law on Human Rights and the European
Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
[1 mark]
A A judge in an English court cannot award compensation to a
victim when a public authority breaches an ECHR right.
B A judge must not apply an English law statute if it is
incompatible with a provision of the ECHR.
C Both individuals and States may bring actions in the
European Court of Human Rights.
IB/G/Jun25/7162/3B
, 3
Do not write
D The doctrine of the ‘margin of appreciation’ ensures that all outside the
States apply the ECHR in the same way.
IB/G/Jun25/7162/3B
, 4
Do not write
outside the
0 3 Select the statement which best describes how a by-law might be box
used. [1
mark]
A To add detail to existing legislation
B To bring an Act of Parliament into force
C To make law in time of emergency
D To set out rules for a local area
0 4 Select the false statement about judges.
[1 mark]
A A judge should not hear a case if they have a financial
interest in the outcome.
B Judges can review the legality of a government decision.
C Judges’ pay is determined by the government.
D Most judges are selected by the Judicial
Appointments Commission.
0 5 Select the true statement about aspects of civil or criminal law.
[1 mark]
A Civil cases are usually heard by a judge and jury.
B Criminal prosecutions are usually brought by the victim.
C The burden of proof in a criminal trial is usually on the prosecution.
5
D The standard of proof in a civil trial is beyond reasonable doubt.
Turn over for the next question
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