2025 AQA A-Level LAW 7162/2
Paper 2
Question paper and Marking scheme Merged
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Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
A-level
LAW
Paper 2
Tuesday 3 June 2025 Afternoon Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials For Examiner’s Use
• You will need no other materials. Question Mark
Instructions 1–5
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 6
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 7
• Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces
8
provided. Do not write on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 9
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 10
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to 11
be marked.
• Questions should be answered in continuous prose. Give reasoned answers. TOTAL
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.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box
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 In relation to the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, which of the following statements is false?
[1 mark]
A The defendant can be liable for damage to the claimant’s property.
B The defendant can use the defence of contributory negligence.
C The defendant must be the occupier of the premises in question.
D The defendant owes a lower standard of care to visitors who
are children.
0 2 In relation to vicarious liability, an employer can be found liable for the torts of which
people?
[1 mark]
A Both employees and independent contractors
B Neither employees nor independent contractors
C Only employees
D Only independent contractors
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outside the
0 3 Which one of the following is the name given to a Paper with firm proposals of box
government policy?
[1 mark]
A A Draft Paper
B A Green Paper
C A Review Paper
D A White Paper
0 4 Which one of the following is true about a conditional fee agreement?
[1 mark]
A A solicitor may charge a success fee.
B A solicitor must accept the case.
C A solicitor will be paid by the court.
D A solicitor will not be paid if the case is won.
0 5 Which one of the following divisions of the High Court hears tort cases?
[1 mark]
A The Administrative Division
B The Chancery Division
C The Family Division
D The King’s Bench Division 5
Turn over for the next question
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outside the
0 6 In the context of law reform and the work of the Law Commission, explain the terms box
codification, consolidation and repeal.
[5 marks]
Extra space
5
IB/G/Jun25/7162/2
Paper 2
Question paper and Marking scheme Merged
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
A-level
LAW
Paper 2
Tuesday 3 June 2025 Afternoon Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials For Examiner’s Use
• You will need no other materials. Question Mark
Instructions 1–5
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 6
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 7
• Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces
8
provided. Do not write on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 9
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 10
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to 11
be marked.
• Questions should be answered in continuous prose. Give reasoned answers. TOTAL
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.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box
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 In relation to the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, which of the following statements is false?
[1 mark]
A The defendant can be liable for damage to the claimant’s property.
B The defendant can use the defence of contributory negligence.
C The defendant must be the occupier of the premises in question.
D The defendant owes a lower standard of care to visitors who
are children.
0 2 In relation to vicarious liability, an employer can be found liable for the torts of which
people?
[1 mark]
A Both employees and independent contractors
B Neither employees nor independent contractors
C Only employees
D Only independent contractors
IB/G/Jun25/7162/2
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 3 Which one of the following is the name given to a Paper with firm proposals of box
government policy?
[1 mark]
A A Draft Paper
B A Green Paper
C A Review Paper
D A White Paper
0 4 Which one of the following is true about a conditional fee agreement?
[1 mark]
A A solicitor may charge a success fee.
B A solicitor must accept the case.
C A solicitor will be paid by the court.
D A solicitor will not be paid if the case is won.
0 5 Which one of the following divisions of the High Court hears tort cases?
[1 mark]
A The Administrative Division
B The Chancery Division
C The Family Division
D The King’s Bench Division 5
Turn over for the next question
Turn over ►
IB/G/Jun25/7162/2
, 4
Do not write
outside the
0 6 In the context of law reform and the work of the Law Commission, explain the terms box
codification, consolidation and repeal.
[5 marks]
Extra space
5
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