AQA_2024: A-level Law - Paper 2
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
(Tuesday 4 June 2024)
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Surname
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A-level
LAW
Paper 2
Tuesday 4 June 2024 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.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 6
Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces 7
provided. Do not write on blank pages. 8
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).
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to 10
be marked. 11
Questions should be answered in continuous prose. Give reasoned
TOTAL
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.
,A-Level Law: Paper 2 (Tuesday 4 June 2024). Exam Review
This paper typically covers key areas of civil law (such as contract law and tort law) and the law of the
European Union (EU), with a focus on applying legal principles to practical scenarios. Below are the areas
typically covered:
Civil Law:
1. Contract Law:
o Formation of a Contract:
Offer and Acceptance: Understanding how contracts are formed through a valid offer
and its acceptance. Issues like counter-offers and when an offer is revoked.
Consideration: The concept of consideration, including what constitutes something of
value exchanged between the parties to make the contract enforceable.
o Terms of a Contract:
Express and Implied Terms: The difference between terms specifically agreed by the
o Breach of Contract and Remedies:
Types of Breach: Anticipatory breach and actual breach.
2. Tort Law:
o Negligence:
Duty of Care: Understanding the circumstances under which a duty of care is owed,
including landmark cases like Donoghue v Stevenson (1932).
Breach of Duty: What constitutes a breach of duty and how the standard of care is
measured.
Causation and Remoteness of Damage: The "but for" test for causation and
determining whether the damage is too remote to be recoverable.
o Liability in Specific Torts:
Occupiers' Liability: The duties owed by occupiers of premises to visitors and
trespassers under the Occupiers' Liability Acts.
European Union Law:
1. EU Institutions and Lawmaking:
o EU Institutions: Understanding the key EU institutions, including the European Commission, the
European Parliament, and the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
2. The Relationship Between EU Law and UK Law (post-Brexit context):
o Impact of Brexit, Principles Post-Brexit:
3. Key EU Law Principles:
Evaluation and Application of Legal Principles:
The exam will often require students to apply legal principles to specific case studies or hypothetical
situations. You will need to identify legal issues, explain the relevant law, and provide reasoned
conclusions based on case law and statutory provisions.
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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 Which of the following would not have to be proved when claiming under the rule in
Rylands v Fletcher?
[1 mark]
A That the claimant had a legal interest in the affected land.
B That the defendant’s actions were reckless.
C That the loss suffered was reasonably foreseeable.
D That there was an escape of a dangerous thing.
0 2 Which of the following is not a remedy available to a claimant in the tort of private
nuisance?
[1 mark]
A A fine
B An injunction limiting behaviour which is a nuisance
C An injunction prohibiting behaviour which is a nuisance
D Damages
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In relation to a mediation hearing, which of the following statements is false?
[1 mark]
A The mediator can help the parties to reach their own decision.
B The mediator can make a decision which is legally binding.
C The mediator is an impartial third party.
D The parties can choose who will act as mediator.
0 4 Which of the following is not a feature of a case brought in the civil courts?
[1 mark]
A A successful claimant may be awarded damages.
B The burden of proof is on the claimant.
C The case will be allocated to a track.
D The standard of proof is beyond reasonable doubt.
0 5 Which of the following best describes repeal as a method of law reform?
[1 mark]
A All the law on a topic is reviewed and updated.
B Outdated Acts of Parliament are removed.
C Outdated Acts of Parliament are updated.
D The law from several Acts is put into one Act. 5
Turn over for the next question
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Explain three of the stages in the House of Commons during the process of creating an
Act of Parliament.
[5 marks]
Extra space
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0 7 Adam was an independent financial advisor, who often met with clients at his home.
Bess, his neighbour, disliked Adam. Consequently, every time that Bess saw a client
arriving at Adam’s house, she began repair work using loud power tools. The noise of
the power tools badly disrupted Adam’s meetings.
Adam sued Bess in private nuisance and won his case.
Suggest two factors that the court might have taken into account when reaching its
decision that Bess’s activities amounted to an unlawful or unreasonable interference under
private nuisance.
[5 marks]
Extra space
5
Turn over for the next question
Turn over ►
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0 8 Craig, an experienced biker, had just bought a new motorbike which he took out for a
first ride. Craig was not used to the motorbike’s controls and power. As a result, he
went round a corner too fast. The motorbike crossed onto a pavement and collided with
Debbie, a pedestrian. Debbie suffered a broken leg, a condition that was made worse
by an earlier sporting injury.
Taking into account the rules of negligence, advise Debbie of her rights against Craig.
[10 marks]
Extra space
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(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
(Tuesday 4 June 2024)
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signat ure
I declare this is my own work.
A-level
LAW
Paper 2
Tuesday 4 June 2024 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.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 6
Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces 7
provided. Do not write on blank pages. 8
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).
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to 10
be marked. 11
Questions should be answered in continuous prose. Give reasoned
TOTAL
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.
,A-Level Law: Paper 2 (Tuesday 4 June 2024). Exam Review
This paper typically covers key areas of civil law (such as contract law and tort law) and the law of the
European Union (EU), with a focus on applying legal principles to practical scenarios. Below are the areas
typically covered:
Civil Law:
1. Contract Law:
o Formation of a Contract:
Offer and Acceptance: Understanding how contracts are formed through a valid offer
and its acceptance. Issues like counter-offers and when an offer is revoked.
Consideration: The concept of consideration, including what constitutes something of
value exchanged between the parties to make the contract enforceable.
o Terms of a Contract:
Express and Implied Terms: The difference between terms specifically agreed by the
o Breach of Contract and Remedies:
Types of Breach: Anticipatory breach and actual breach.
2. Tort Law:
o Negligence:
Duty of Care: Understanding the circumstances under which a duty of care is owed,
including landmark cases like Donoghue v Stevenson (1932).
Breach of Duty: What constitutes a breach of duty and how the standard of care is
measured.
Causation and Remoteness of Damage: The "but for" test for causation and
determining whether the damage is too remote to be recoverable.
o Liability in Specific Torts:
Occupiers' Liability: The duties owed by occupiers of premises to visitors and
trespassers under the Occupiers' Liability Acts.
European Union Law:
1. EU Institutions and Lawmaking:
o EU Institutions: Understanding the key EU institutions, including the European Commission, the
European Parliament, and the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
2. The Relationship Between EU Law and UK Law (post-Brexit context):
o Impact of Brexit, Principles Post-Brexit:
3. Key EU Law Principles:
Evaluation and Application of Legal Principles:
The exam will often require students to apply legal principles to specific case studies or hypothetical
situations. You will need to identify legal issues, explain the relevant law, and provide reasoned
conclusions based on case law and statutory provisions.
IB/G/Jun24/G4004/E6 7162/2
, 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 Which of the following would not have to be proved when claiming under the rule in
Rylands v Fletcher?
[1 mark]
A That the claimant had a legal interest in the affected land.
B That the defendant’s actions were reckless.
C That the loss suffered was reasonably foreseeable.
D That there was an escape of a dangerous thing.
0 2 Which of the following is not a remedy available to a claimant in the tort of private
nuisance?
[1 mark]
A A fine
B An injunction limiting behaviour which is a nuisance
C An injunction prohibiting behaviour which is a nuisance
D Damages
IB/G/Jun24/7162/2
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 3 box
In relation to a mediation hearing, which of the following statements is false?
[1 mark]
A The mediator can help the parties to reach their own decision.
B The mediator can make a decision which is legally binding.
C The mediator is an impartial third party.
D The parties can choose who will act as mediator.
0 4 Which of the following is not a feature of a case brought in the civil courts?
[1 mark]
A A successful claimant may be awarded damages.
B The burden of proof is on the claimant.
C The case will be allocated to a track.
D The standard of proof is beyond reasonable doubt.
0 5 Which of the following best describes repeal as a method of law reform?
[1 mark]
A All the law on a topic is reviewed and updated.
B Outdated Acts of Parliament are removed.
C Outdated Acts of Parliament are updated.
D The law from several Acts is put into one Act. 5
Turn over for the next question
Turn over ►
IB/G/Jun24/7162/2
, 4
Do not write
outside the
0 6 box
Explain three of the stages in the House of Commons during the process of creating an
Act of Parliament.
[5 marks]
Extra space
5
IB/G/Jun24/7162/2
, 5
Do not write
outside the
box
0 7 Adam was an independent financial advisor, who often met with clients at his home.
Bess, his neighbour, disliked Adam. Consequently, every time that Bess saw a client
arriving at Adam’s house, she began repair work using loud power tools. The noise of
the power tools badly disrupted Adam’s meetings.
Adam sued Bess in private nuisance and won his case.
Suggest two factors that the court might have taken into account when reaching its
decision that Bess’s activities amounted to an unlawful or unreasonable interference under
private nuisance.
[5 marks]
Extra space
5
Turn over for the next question
Turn over ►
IB/G/Jun24/7162/2
, 6
Do not write
outside the
box
0 8 Craig, an experienced biker, had just bought a new motorbike which he took out for a
first ride. Craig was not used to the motorbike’s controls and power. As a result, he
went round a corner too fast. The motorbike crossed onto a pavement and collided with
Debbie, a pedestrian. Debbie suffered a broken leg, a condition that was made worse
by an earlier sporting injury.
Taking into account the rules of negligence, advise Debbie of her rights against Craig.
[10 marks]
Extra space
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