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15 June 2021Level 3
CRIMINAL LAW
Subject Code L3-3
THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF LEGAL EXECUTIVES
UNIT 3 – CRIMINAL LAW*
Time allowed: 1 hour and 30 minutes plus 15 minutes’ reading time
Instructions to Candidates
You have FIFTEEN minutes to read through this question paper before the start of the
examination.
It is strongly recommended that you use the reading time to read this question
paper fully. However, you may make notes on this question paper or in your answer
booklet during this time, if you wish.
This question paper is divided into TWO sections. You must answer ALL the
questions from Section A. There are three scenarios in Section B. You must
answer the questions relating to ONE of the scenarios from Section B ONLY.
Write in full sentences – a yes or no answer will earn no marks.
Candidates must comply with the CILEx Examination Regulations.
Full reasoning must be shown in answers. Statutory authorities decided cases and
examples should be used where appropriate.
Information for Candidates
The mark allocation for each question and part-question is given and you are advised
to take this into account in planning your work.
Write in blue or black ink or ballpoint pen.
Attention should be paid to clear, neat handwriting and tidy alterations.
Complete all rough work in your answer booklet. Cross through any work you do not
want marked.
Do not turn over this page until instructed by the Invigilator.
* This unit is a component of the LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN LAW AND PRACTICE and LEVEL 3
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN LAW AND PRACTICE
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, SECTION A
(Answer ALL questions in Section A)
1. Define the term ‘actus reus’.
(2 marks)
2. Identify two types of mens rea.
(2 marks)
3. Explain the requirements to establish the defence of ‘lawful excuse’ to the
offence of criminal damage.
(4 marks)
4. State the actus reus of murder.
(3 marks)
5. Identify two homicide offences (created by statute) to cover specific
situations.
(2 marks)
6. State the actus reus of theft.
(3 marks)
7. Define the offence of ‘attempt’ under s.1(1) Criminal Attempts Act 1981.
(4 marks)
8. Explain the circumstances in which voluntary intoxication will be a defence.
(4 marks)
9. Explain the defence of self-defence, as set out in s.76 Criminal Justice and
Immigration Act 2008.
(4 marks)
10. Explain two of the factors used to determine whether an offence is one of
strict liability.
(2 marks)
(Total Marks for Section A: 30 marks)
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