plumiGeneral defences: OCR A‑Level Law questions
Every OCR A-Level Law exam question on General defences, 2022–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 5 questions on General defences, as a list
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q6 (20 marks): Advise whether Charlie can avoid liability for any crime using the defence of duress by threats. You do not need to discuss the specific crimes.
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q7 (20 marks): ‘The defence of consent is not fit for purpose in modern times and needs to be reformed urgently.’ Discuss the extent to which this statement is accurate.
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q10 (20 marks): ‘The defence of consent is not fit for purpose in modern times and needs to be reformed urgently.’ Discuss the extent to which this statement is accurate.
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q7 (20 marks): ‘The current law relating to self-defence is easily criticised and needs to be reformed urgently.’ Discuss the extent to which this statement is accurate.
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q10 (20 marks): ‘The current law relating to self-defence is easily criticised and needs to be reformed urgently.’ Discuss the extent to which this statement is accurate.
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