Alternative methods of dispute resolution: past paper questions
Real questions on alternative methods of dispute resolution
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- 9084/11 · May/June 2026 · Q5[10]
Discuss the advantages of using the small claims procedure in the County Court. Section B Answer two questions.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · May/June 2026 · Q6a[10]
Explain the reforms to the civil justice system following the Woolf report.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · May/June 2026 · Q6b[15]
Assess the effects of the Woolf reforms.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · May/June 2026 · Q7a[10]
Explain, with examples, how mediation and conciliation work as alternative methods of dispute resolution (ADR).
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · May/June 2026 · Q7b[15]
Discuss whether mediation or conciliation is the more effective method for resolving civil disputes.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · May/June 2026 · Q5[10]
Discuss the advantages of using the small claims procedure in the County Court. Section B Answer two questions.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · October/November 2025 · Q7a[10]
Describe the types of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) available to claimants.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · October/November 2025 · Q7b[15]
Discuss which types of ADR would be suitable for a consumer complaint.
See it on the paper → - 9084/11 · May/June 2025 · Q5[10]
Discuss the disadvantages of arbitration as a method of dispute resolution. Section B Answer two questions.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · May/June 2025 · Q5[10]
Discuss the disadvantages of arbitration as a method of dispute resolution. Section B Answer two questions.
See it on the paper → - 9084/11 · October/November 2024 · Q6a[10]
Explain negotiation and mediation.
See it on the paper → - 9084/11 · October/November 2024 · Q6b[7]
Discuss the advantages of using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to resolve a civil dispute.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · October/November 2024 · Q5[10]
Discuss the disadvantages of using lay magistrates. Section B Answer two questions.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · October/November 2024 · Q6a[10]
Explain negotiation and mediation.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · October/November 2024 · Q6b[7]
Discuss the advantages of using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to resolve a civil dispute.
See it on the paper → - 9084/11 · May/June 2024 · Q2[2]
Identify two types of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
See it on the paper → - 9084/11 · October/November 2023 · Q5[10]
Discuss the advantages of alternative methods of dispute resolution (ADR). Section B Answer two questions.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · October/November 2023 · Q5[10]
Discuss the advantages of alternative methods of dispute resolution (ADR). Section B Answer two questions.
See it on the paper → - 9084/11 · May/June 2023 · Q2[2]
Identify two types of case a Magistrate might hear.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · May/June 2023 · Q5[10]
Discuss the disadvantages of using lay people as jurors and magistrates in the criminal justice system. Section B Answer two questions.
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What examiners said
This question required a focus on the advantages of alternative dispute resolution, and the best responses discussed the advantages with some supporting development, evaluation, and legal authority. Strong responses identified advantages such as speed, flexibility, informality and the preservation of business relationships. To get the full range of AO2 and AO3 marks, these points needed to be supp...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9084/11 Q5 (Cambridge)
This question was generally not answered well. Credit was given for candidates who suggested magistrates could hear ‘summary and triable either way cases’, but responses which stated that magistrates can hear ‘civil and criminal cases’ were credited as the question specifically asked for types of cases.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 9084/11 Q2 (Cambridge)
This question required discussion of the disadvantages of both jurors and magistrates for a maximum of 10 marks. The best responses produced a balanced discussion with around 3-4 evaluative points each for juries and magistrates with some development and supportive legal authority. Some responses needed to develop their evaluative points further with legal authority to illustrate the point. Strong...
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 9084/12 Q5 (Cambridge)
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