Pearson Edexcel
International Advanced Level
Law
Paper 1 Mark Scheme (Results)
Thursday 20 October 2016 – Morning Paper Reference October 2016
Time: 3 hours YLA0/01
You must have:
Answer book (AB16)
Pearson Edexcel International
Advanced Level in Law (YLA0)
Instructions Paper 1
• number,
In the boxes on the answer book, write your centre number, candidate
your surname and initials, the paper reference (YLA0/01)
and your signature.
• Answer FOUR questions: TWO questions from Part One and TWO questions
from Part Two.
• Your answers must be fully supported with appropriate legal authority
and examples.
• Answer your questions in the answer book.
• Indicate which questions you are answering, in the boxes on the front page
of the answer book AND in the left-hand margin of the answer space.
• Do not use pencil. Use blue or black ink.
Information
• AllThequestions carry equal marks.
• This total mark for this paper is 100.
• paper has 10 questions. Page 4 is blank.
Advice
• Write your answers neatly and in good English.
Turn over
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, Answer FOUR questions.
TWO questions must be chosen from Part One and
TWO questions must be chosen from Part Two. Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
PART ONE Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding
body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational,
1 To what extent, if at all, should law be used to enforce morality?
occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our
(Total for Question 1 = 25 marks) qualifications websites at or . Alternatively, you can
get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at
.
2 “Law can change people’s behaviour, but can never change their attitudes.” Explain
and evaluate this statement.
(Total for Question 2 = 25 marks)
3 “The role of equity today would not be recognised by those only familiar with the
reasons for the origin of the doctrine.” Explain and evaluate this statement.
(Total for Question 3 = 25 marks)
4 “The doctrine of strict liability has no place in modern criminal law.” Explain and
evaluate this statement.
(Total for Question 4 = 25 marks)
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5 “The Human Rights Act has not had the impact that its initial supporters anticipated.”
Explain and evaluate this statement. Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning,
(Total for Question 5 = 25 marks)
for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in
education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages,
TOTAL FOR PART ONE = 50 MARKS
we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high standards and
raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more about how we can
help you and your students at:
October 2016
Publications Code YLA0 01 1610 MS
All the material in this publication is
Pearson Education Ltd 2016
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International Advanced Level
Law
Paper 1 Mark Scheme (Results)
Thursday 20 October 2016 – Morning Paper Reference October 2016
Time: 3 hours YLA0/01
You must have:
Answer book (AB16)
Pearson Edexcel International
Advanced Level in Law (YLA0)
Instructions Paper 1
• number,
In the boxes on the answer book, write your centre number, candidate
your surname and initials, the paper reference (YLA0/01)
and your signature.
• Answer FOUR questions: TWO questions from Part One and TWO questions
from Part Two.
• Your answers must be fully supported with appropriate legal authority
and examples.
• Answer your questions in the answer book.
• Indicate which questions you are answering, in the boxes on the front page
of the answer book AND in the left-hand margin of the answer space.
• Do not use pencil. Use blue or black ink.
Information
• AllThequestions carry equal marks.
• This total mark for this paper is 100.
• paper has 10 questions. Page 4 is blank.
Advice
• Write your answers neatly and in good English.
Turn over
P50719A
1/
Pearson Education Ltd. *P50719A*
, Answer FOUR questions.
TWO questions must be chosen from Part One and
TWO questions must be chosen from Part Two. Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
PART ONE Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding
body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational,
1 To what extent, if at all, should law be used to enforce morality?
occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our
(Total for Question 1 = 25 marks) qualifications websites at or . Alternatively, you can
get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at
.
2 “Law can change people’s behaviour, but can never change their attitudes.” Explain
and evaluate this statement.
(Total for Question 2 = 25 marks)
3 “The role of equity today would not be recognised by those only familiar with the
reasons for the origin of the doctrine.” Explain and evaluate this statement.
(Total for Question 3 = 25 marks)
4 “The doctrine of strict liability has no place in modern criminal law.” Explain and
evaluate this statement.
(Total for Question 4 = 25 marks)
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
5 “The Human Rights Act has not had the impact that its initial supporters anticipated.”
Explain and evaluate this statement. Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning,
(Total for Question 5 = 25 marks)
for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in
education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages,
TOTAL FOR PART ONE = 50 MARKS
we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high standards and
raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more about how we can
help you and your students at:
October 2016
Publications Code YLA0 01 1610 MS
All the material in this publication is
Pearson Education Ltd 2016
2
P50719A
