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AQA QP 2023 A-level LAW Paper 1
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AQA QP 2023 A-level LAW Paper 1Please write clearly in block capitals.
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A-level
LAW
Paper 1
Friday 26 May 2023 Morning 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
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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
answers. Where appropriate, make reference to cases, statutes and TOTAL
examples.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
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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 one of the following can be used as evidence for the defence of diminished
responsibility under s2 of the Homicide Act 1957?
[1 mark]
A The defendant acted in response to a qualifying trigger.
B The defendant acted proportionately to a threat of serious violence.
C The defendant’s conduct was due to the effect of a drug.
D The defendant’s mental functioning was substantially impaired.
0 2 Which one of the following statements about offences of strict liability is true?
[1 mark]
A A person may be liable even though they took all reasonable care.
B A sentence of imprisonment cannot be imposed.
C The actus reus need not be proven.
D The defendant must foresee a desired consequence.
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0 3 Which one of the following statements about the role of magistrates is false? box
[1 mark]
A Magistrates can hear bail applications.
B Magistrates can impose a sentence of up to six months’
imprisonment for offences triable summarily only.
C Magistrates can try indictable only offences.
D Magistrates sometimes sit with a judge in the Crown Court and
hear appeals.
0 4 Which one of the following is the best reason for State funding (legal aid) being granted
for a trial in a criminal case?
[1 mark]
A The defendant has been released on bail.
B The defendant has no previous convictions.
C The defendant has pleaded guilty.
D The defendant’s trial will involve consideration of a substantial point
of law.
0 5 Which one of the following is an example of an aggravating factor in sentencing?
[1 mark]
A The defendant has no previous convictions.
B The defendant has shown remorse.
C The defendant pleaded guilty.
D The defendant used a weapon during the offence. 5
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