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Mental capacity defences: OCR A‑Level Law questions

Every OCR A-Level Law exam question on Mental capacity defences, 2022–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q9

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    20 marksMental capacity defences
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 9: Advise whether Rishi and Felix can avoid liability for any offences using the defence of intoxication. Do not discuss the specific crimes.

  2. Q7

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    20 marksMental capacity defencesCriminal law: evaluation
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 7: ‘The defence of intoxication strikes a fair balance between clear legal principle and public policy.’ Discuss the extent to which this statement is accurate.

  3. Q9

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    20 marksMental capacity defences
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 9: Advise whether Annika can avoid liability for any criminal offences by using the defences of insanity or automatism.

  4. Q10

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    20 marksMental capacity defencesCriminal law: evaluation
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 10: ‘The defence of intoxication strikes a fair balance between clear legal principle and public policy.’ Discuss the extent to which this statement is accurate.

  5. Q9

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    20 marksNon-fatal offences against the personMental capacity defences
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 9: Advise whether Henry is criminally liable for any non-fatal offences against the person and whether he can use the defence of intoxication.
All 5 questions on Mental capacity defences, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q9 (20 marks): Advise whether Rishi and Felix can avoid liability for any offences using the defence of intoxication. Do not discuss the specific crimes.
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q7 (20 marks): ‘The defence of intoxication strikes a fair balance between clear legal principle and public policy.’ Discuss the extent to which this statement is accurate.
  3. June 2024, Paper 1, Q9 (20 marks): Advise whether Annika can avoid liability for any criminal offences by using the defences of insanity or automatism.
  4. June 2024, Paper 1, Q10 (20 marks): ‘The defence of intoxication strikes a fair balance between clear legal principle and public policy.’ Discuss the extent to which this statement is accurate.
  5. June 2023, Paper 1, Q9 (20 marks): Advise whether Henry is criminally liable for any non-fatal offences against the person and whether he can use the defence of intoxication.

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