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GCSE: Law
415 GCSE Law essays
- Marked by Teachers essays 8
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Automatism is generally considered to be a state in which a person has no control over his or her actions.
5 star(s)Summary: this is a very detailed and sophisticated essay that is written at a much higher level than expected for GCSE. Many degree level students would be pleased to be…
- Essay length: 2237 words
- Submitted: 10/11/2003
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
01/05/2013
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Magistrates - Explain the role that magistrates play in the criminal justice system
5 star(s)A good answer wholly directed at the question; setting out both how magistrates are appointed and commenting on the make-up of the bench nationally.
Rating *****…- Essay length: 1305 words
- Submitted: 14/08/2003
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
22/03/2012
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Describe the powers the Police have to stop and search and arrest individuals
4 star(s)This is a generally accurate answer which contains accurate description and relevant statutory authority showing where the police powers come from. It could be improved by re-ordering and linking some…
- Essay length: 1261 words
- Submitted: 31/03/2006
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
25/03/2012
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Distinguish Criminal law from Civil law in the English Legal System. Outline the jurisdiction and composition of the courts of trial dealing with these two different types of cases.
4 star(s)This answer addresses all three elements of the question, distinguishing civil and criminal law, the jurisdiction of both civil and criminal courts and considering appeals.
The answer could be improved…- Essay length: 1692 words
- Submitted: 12/09/2005
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
18/03/2012
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"What are the advantages and disadvantages of electing for a Summary trial as opposed to trail by jury?"
4 star(s)A good answer as many valid points made, some supported with evidence. What is impressive is that the answer often makes a point then in the same paragraph makes a…
- Essay length: 658 words
- Submitted: 15/08/2003
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
18/03/2012
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Discuss the essential differences between Civil and Criminal Law particularly in relation to their aims and objectives.
4 star(s)Summary - this is a well written piece which brings out most of the differences between the civil and criminal justice and court systems.
Rating: ****…- Essay length: 968 words
- Submitted: 11/07/2002
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
01/05/2013
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Explain the role and effectiveness of the law commission
3 star(s)Summary:
This is a general answer on the work and effectiveness of the Law Commission. The answer would have been improved throughout by including examples of the work of the…- Essay length: 884 words
- Submitted: 18/04/2005
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
01/05/2013
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What is judicial precedent?
3 star(s)A brief, but well written account on what has been covered. Important parts of the system of precedent - the hierarchy of the courts and law reporting have received little…
- Essay length: 644 words
- Submitted: 24/10/2003
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
03/04/2012
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How statutes affect contractual terms and the meaning of the terms in a contract.
- Essay length: 684 words
- Submitted: 21/05/2012
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I have been asked to produce a report outlining the effect of legislation on contracts for the sale of goods to protect consumers
- Essay length: 677 words
- Submitted: 21/05/2012
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