OCR • Law

This document is about murder which is the part of fatal offences against the person. This document includes actus reus and mens rea of murder. Good Luck!

The notes are based on OCR, A level Law second edition book. In this document I am explaining the Rules and Theory of Criminal Law mainly based on the text book, which might help you to prepare for you Law exam. Thank you for your attention adn Good Luck!

Included: 1x 20 mark scenario on diminished responsibility 1x 20 mark scenario on intoxication and insanity 1x 20 mark scenario on intoxication and duress by threat

How aids outside and inside the Acts can help judges interpret the law. There are cases to help widen your understanding and are useful for answering evaluation and describe questions. Also strengths and weaknesses are included to help evaluation.

An explanation of why statutory interpretation is needed. Detailed notes on all four rules within SI and cases demonstrating their use within the legal system. All rules are evaluated with their strengths and weaknesses.

The document includes information about the barristers role in law, their qualifications, training etc.

An overview of law reform with details on what leads to it and how it's done. The revision notes include information on the Law Commission and its roles which will be useful for the 8 markers in paper 2. Also examples of cases are included to widen the understanding and make sure that you achieve those extra marks.

This is a 20/20 full marks A* answer on Gross Negligence Manslaughter, can be tailored to any scenario

Summary of the AO3 points within criminal law OCR. Including a bullet point evaluative essay plan on the defence of consent

Summary of attempts in OCR criminal law featuring colour coded cases and bullet points for easy reading