LAWPP1
AQA
A-level
LAW
Paper 1
Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
You will need no other materials.
Questio Mark
n
Instructions
1–5
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 6
Answer all questions. You must answer the questions 7
in the spaces provided. Do not write on blank pages. 8
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined
9
pages at the end of this book. Write the question number
10
against your answer(s).
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you 11
do not want to be marked. TOTAL
Questions should be answered in continuous prose.
Give reasoned answers. Where appropriate, make
reference to cases, statutes and examples.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
7162/1
, 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 WRONG METHODS
METHOD
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 Which of the following best describes the mens rea for the offence of
assault (battery) occasioning actual bodily harm?
[1 mark]
A Intention or recklessness as to causing fear of
force or applying force.
B Intention to cause serious harm.
C Intention to use force.
D Recklessness as to the infliction of some harm.
0 2 Which of the following can be used as evidence to support a defence
of loss of control under s54 and s55 of the Coroners and Justice Act
2009?
[1 mark]
A The defendant acted due to fear of serious violence.
B The defendant acted in a considered desire for revenge.
C The defendant’s conduct was due to a reflex reaction.
D The defendant’s mens rea was removed due to the effect of a drug.
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 3 When interpreting a statute, which of the following requires a judge to box
give words their plain, ordinary meaning even if the outcome is absurd?
[1 mark]
A Golden Rule
B Literal Rule
C Mischief Rule
D Purposive Approach
0 4 Which statement best describes a ‘binding precedent’ within the
doctrine of judicial precedent?
[1 mark]
A A judgment made by a lower court where there is no
previous law for the judge to use.
B A judgment made in a previous case that the judge
may decide to follow.
C A judgment made in a previous case which must
be followed by judges in later cases.
D A judgment which states that a conviction from a
previous case is unsafe.
0 5 Public funding is sometimes available for criminal cases, as long as the
‘interests of justice’ test is met. Which of the following is not relevant to the
‘interests of justice’ test?
[1 mark]
A The defendant’s ability to understand court proceedings.
B The financial status of the defendant.
C The likelihood that the defendant’s liberty could be lost.
D The need to trace and interview witnesses.
Turn over for the next question
AQA
A-level
LAW
Paper 1
Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
You will need no other materials.
Questio Mark
n
Instructions
1–5
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 6
Answer all questions. You must answer the questions 7
in the spaces provided. Do not write on blank pages. 8
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined
9
pages at the end of this book. Write the question number
10
against your answer(s).
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you 11
do not want to be marked. TOTAL
Questions should be answered in continuous prose.
Give reasoned answers. Where appropriate, make
reference to cases, statutes and examples.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
7162/1
, 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 WRONG METHODS
METHOD
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 Which of the following best describes the mens rea for the offence of
assault (battery) occasioning actual bodily harm?
[1 mark]
A Intention or recklessness as to causing fear of
force or applying force.
B Intention to cause serious harm.
C Intention to use force.
D Recklessness as to the infliction of some harm.
0 2 Which of the following can be used as evidence to support a defence
of loss of control under s54 and s55 of the Coroners and Justice Act
2009?
[1 mark]
A The defendant acted due to fear of serious violence.
B The defendant acted in a considered desire for revenge.
C The defendant’s conduct was due to a reflex reaction.
D The defendant’s mens rea was removed due to the effect of a drug.
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 3 When interpreting a statute, which of the following requires a judge to box
give words their plain, ordinary meaning even if the outcome is absurd?
[1 mark]
A Golden Rule
B Literal Rule
C Mischief Rule
D Purposive Approach
0 4 Which statement best describes a ‘binding precedent’ within the
doctrine of judicial precedent?
[1 mark]
A A judgment made by a lower court where there is no
previous law for the judge to use.
B A judgment made in a previous case that the judge
may decide to follow.
C A judgment made in a previous case which must
be followed by judges in later cases.
D A judgment which states that a conviction from a
previous case is unsafe.
0 5 Public funding is sometimes available for criminal cases, as long as the
‘interests of justice’ test is met. Which of the following is not relevant to the
‘interests of justice’ test?
[1 mark]
A The defendant’s ability to understand court proceedings.
B The financial status of the defendant.
C The likelihood that the defendant’s liberty could be lost.
D The need to trace and interview witnesses.
Turn over for the next question
