English legal system and its context: past paper questions
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- 9084/12 · May/June 2026 · Q4[6]
Describe two key aspects of an adversarial legal system.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · October/November 2025 · Q3[6]
Describe two aspects of parliamentary supremacy.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · May/June 2025 · Q1[1]
Identify one court which hears civil appeals.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · May/June 2025 · Q4[6]
Describe customary law.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · May/June 2025 · Q8b[15]
Discuss whether the limitations on parliamentary supremacy are effective.
See it on the paper → - 9084/11 · October/November 2024 · Q3[5]
Identify five types of legal system used around the world.
See it on the paper → - 9084/11 · October/November 2024 · Q4[6]
Explain the difference between inquisitorial and adversarial trials.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · October/November 2024 · Q7a[10]
Explain what is meant by the rule of law.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · October/November 2024 · Q7b[15]
Assess the extent to which the rule of law exists in the English legal system.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · October/November 2024 · Q3[5]
Identify five types of legal system used around the world.
See it on the paper → - 9084/11 · May/June 2024 · Q5[10]
Assess the need for society to have both civil and criminal law. Section B Answer two questions.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · May/June 2024 · Q5[10]
Discuss the relationship between law and morality. Section B Answer two questions.
See it on the paper → - 9084/11 · October/November 2023 · Q1[2]
Identify one legal rule and one moral belief.
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Identify five of the key qualities required to become a magistrate.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · October/November 2023 · Q1[2]
Court trial is an example of justice in the English legal system. Identify two other examples.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · October/November 2023 · Q1[2]
Identify one legal rule and one moral belief.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · May/June 2023 · Q1[2]
Identify two examples of a moral belief.
See it on the paper → - 9084/12 · May/June 2023 · Q7b[15]
Discuss the extent to which these rights protect the suspect.
See it on the paper → - 9084/13 · May/June 2023 · Q1[2]
Identify two legal systems used around the world.
See it on the paper → - 9084/11 · October/November 2022 · Q4[25]
Describe the role of the agencies of law reform. Assess how successful they have been in influencing the creation of new law.
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What examiners said
This question required the identification of one legal rule and one moral belief. The majority of candidates correctly identified one legal rule, with many offering examples such as murder, theft or assault. In some cases, the moral beliefs stated were too vague. The question required candidates to identify objective legal morality, and so answers that focused on religious or societal beliefs were...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9084/11 Q1 (Cambridge)
This question required identification of five of the six key qualities required to become a magistrate, as outlined by the Lord Chancellor. As with all questions in this section, terminology was important. Some candidates confused this with a question on eligibility, and there was also some confusion demonstrated with judges and juries.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9084/11 Q3 (Cambridge)
Many candidates achieved full marks on this question. The question required the identification of two examples of justice apart from court trial. Relevant answers were regarded to be any method which allows a wronged party or a defendant to access justice.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9084/12 Q1 (Cambridge)
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