2. Starter:
Can you match up the arguments?
D has many Reasonable suspicion
Same budget covers
protections in an provides clear
the prisons and the
interview guidance on when to
judges.
S&S
Judges D is less
have likely to be 5/6ths of people are D is more likely to be
security of sent to released on police bail convicted.
tenure prison.
The interviewer will Young black men are 7
often assume that the 20% of those on bail times more likely to be
suspect is guilty going go on to commit a involved.
in. further offence
3. Introduction:
So what are part B questions?
They are all, regardless
of section, worth 12 marks In section A this
means...
... well actually they’re
worth...
Evaluate...
You need to aim for Discuss....
three well developed Consider....
(discussed) points.
NO lists In section B this
means...
Include a fourth for luck!
Must have a conclusion... Apply...
Even if it’s just a Advise...
statement.
Develop the arguments...
4. Develop those introductory points...
You are Example:
going to In the Magistrates Court, D is more likely to be convicted as they convict 70%
turn two of of defendants, compared to 44% in the Crown Court so he may want to opt
for the Crown Court instead. However, although the Crown court is less likely
these
to convict, they are more likely to send the defendant to prison, and so D will
statements want to take this into account in deciding where to go - they may think that a
into well jury is more likely to feel sympathetic towards them.
developed
points
which are Key tips:
essential to Develop both sides of the argument!
achieving a Use evidence to develop your argument.
No lists!
level four.
5. What is the difference between the marks?
Read the following sentence:
“Code A makes sure that the rights of the individual
are protected by ensuring that a suspect will not be
stop and searched without independent evidence or
facts.”
Is it a:
Point
Developed point
Well developed point
Very well developed point
Now mark yours!
6. English Legal System
Section A
This will ask you to
Discuss or
Debate
an area of the law you have
described.
8. Swap and try to mark it!
PART B Mark Scheme
Highlight the level you think your work has hit
This is slightly different
My Assessment:
0 Any statements or ‘bald points’ A = something you have
done amazingly
1 Point + reason =1
2 Point + reason + illustration/more detail – 2
B= something that could
Point + reason + illustration/more detail + be better
3
contradiction – 3
4 Point + reason + illustration/more detail +
contradiction + illustration/more detail – 4 C = how confident are
you in the skills required
Add up the total points. to be successful in the
question.
But: Can not get above 7 without at least one 3 point
discussion.
10. English Legal System
Section B
This will ask you to apply or discuss an area of the law in a scenario.
Applied points
Use D’s name to get out of Level 2
If there is no application but relevant
points have been identified then a maximum of top
level 2 marks can be achieved as the criteria for level
3 will not have been met.
Conclude!
Make sure you address all elements
11. What is the difference between the marks?
Read the following sentence.
Hamish has the right to free legal advice.
However this may simply be a duty solicitor
via the phone which may not give the
individual (Hamish) sufficient help with his
case.
Is it a:
Point
Applied point
Well applied point
12. So, how would you tackle this one?
In your groups
brainstorm your
answer!
Any statements or ‘bald points’
Point + reason =1
Now you have 3
examples in front of Point + reason + illustration/more detail – 2
you. Point + reason + illustration/more detail +
contradiction – 3
Can you mark them? Point + reason + illustration/more detail +
contradiction + illustration/more detail – 4
Do you understand what the Add up the total points.
examiner wants?
But: Can not get above 7 without at least one 3 point
discussion.
13. Consolidation:
Have a go at producing three well developed
points for this question:
(b)* Pedro is pleading not guilty to a charge of the theft of a wallet from his colleague’s desk at
work. Theft is a triable either way offence.
Discuss the matters Pedro should consider when choosing in which court to be tried.
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14. Are you understanding?
For each of the following statements, decide whether they
are true, false or maybe.
You need to describe A
You should spend 12
the areas of law it point, development
minutes answering it
brings up and however will get
you three marks
You need to include
You should bullet
at least one well
point your answer You should use the
developed point
name of the person
Both section Bs are
Six well explained
approached the You just need to look
points will do it!
same. at one side of the
argument.
