BTEC Applied Law Past Papers & Mark Schemes

BTEC Applied Law develops students' understanding of how the English and Welsh legal system operates, introducing the principles that underpin both criminal and civil liability through vocational scenarios and case-based study. Unit 1 — The English Legal System establishes the foundations of legal practice: the court hierarchy, the doctrine of judicial precedent, the roles of judges and juries, the sources of law including parliamentary legislation and common law, and the legal personnel involved in advice and representation. Unit 3 — Criminal Law examines the elements of criminal liability (actus reus and mens rea), non-fatal offences against the person, property offences including theft and burglary, and a range of criminal defences. Students apply legal principles to problem scenarios requiring them to identify potential offences and relevant defences. Unit 4 — Tort Law focuses on civil liability, beginning with the tort of negligence (duty of care, breach, and causation), moving through occupiers' liability, nuisance, and vicarious liability. Students consider remedies available to claimants and develop skills in applying case law to factual situations. The 38 resources include question papers and mark schemes for these external units.