A Level Law 9084 syllabus

Cambridge's own syllabus, section by section, with every subtopic linked to its questions.

1 · English legal system

1.1 Principles and sources of English law This topic introduces the principles behind English law and the modern day sources of English law. This topic is an opportunity to reflect on the key concepts of justice, fairness and morality; power and its limits; and effectiveness and certainty 26 1.2 Machinery of justice This topic introduces the institutions and processes involved in the resolution of civil and criminal matters. This topic is an opportunity to reflect on the key concepts of power and its limits; justice, fairness and morality; effectiveness and certainty; and liability 32 1.3 Legal personnel This topic focusses on the key legal personnel involved in the resolution of legal matters. This topic is an opportunity to reflect on the key concepts of justice, fairness and morality; power and its limits; and effectiveness and certainty 15

2 · Criminal law

2.1 Elements of a crime This topic is about the principles underpinning fault in the criminal law and considers the elements which make up a crime. This topic is an opportunity to reflect on the key concepts of rights, duties and responsibilities alongside liability, justice, fairness, and effectiveness 21 2.2 Offences against property This topic is about the components of substantive offences against property. This topic is an opportunity to reflect on the key concepts of liability, justice, fairness, effectiveness and certainty 48 2.3 Sentencing in England and Wales This topic is about the sentences that can be handed down to both adult and young offenders who have been convicted of offences. This topic is an opportunity to reflect on the key concepts of liability, justice, fairness, power and its limits, and effectiveness 23

3 · Law of contract

3.1 Formation of a valid contract This topic considers the nature of a contract and the rules that a court of law applies to determine whether a contract is valid or not. This topic is an opportunity to reflect on the key concepts of liability; rights, duties and responsibilities, and freedoms; and effectiveness and certainty 43.2 Contents of a contract continued soon3.3 Discharge of a contract continued soon

4 · Law of tort

4.1 The tort of negligence continued soon4.2 Torts affecting land continued soon4.4 General defences and remedies This topic considers the general defences available in tort and the nature and purpose of the remedies, which may be awarded by the court. This topic is an opportunity to reflect on the key concepts of liability, justice, fairness, and effectiveness soon