Cambridge International AS & A Level
LAW 9084/12
Paper 1 English Legal System October/November 2023
1 hour 30 minutes
You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.
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You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed)
INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer seven questions in total:
Section A: answer all questions.
Section B: answer two questions.
● Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper,
ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet.
INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 75.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.
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Section A
Answer all questions.
1 Court trial is an example of justice in the English legal system.
Identify two other examples. [2]
2 Identify two bodies which regulate barristers. [2]
3 Identify five requirements of a valid stop and search by a police officer. [5]
4 Describe two appeal routes for a defendant following a trial in the Magistrates’ Court. [6]
5 Discuss the disadvantages of judicial precedent. [10]
Section B
Answer two questions.
6 (a) Explain the ways delegated legislation is controlled. [10]
(b) Assess whether these controls are adequate. [15]
7 (a) Explain the role of the Law Commission. [10]
(b) Assess to what extent the Law Commission has been successful in its role. [15]
8 (a) Explain the qualifications and role of jurors in a criminal trial. [10]
(b) Discuss the disadvantages of using a jury in a criminal trial. [15]
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