GCSE (for first teaching in 2009) Law - J485

Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

Unit title and description

Assessment
incl. duration

Weighting
Unit B141: The Nature of Law. Criminal Courts and Criminal Processes

This unit is in two parts:

  • Part 1 is a basic introduction to the nature of law, why we have law, law making and the basic classifications of law
  • Part 2 is based on areas of knowledge and understanding of criminal courts and processes within the English legal system.

Written examination

1 hour

25%
Unit B142: Civil Courts and Civil Processes. Civil Liberties and Human Rights

This unit is in two parts:

  • Part 1 is based on areas of knowledge and understanding of civil courts and processes within the English legal system
  • Part 2 is based on areas of knowledge and understanding of basic civil liberties and fundamental human rights, the restrictions imposed on such freedoms and why rights have to be balanced against each other.

Computer-based examination

1 hour

25%
Unit B143: Employment Rights and Responsibilities
  • This unit is based on some fundamental areas of knowledge and understanding of rights and responsibilities which exist within the employment relationship.

Written examination

1 hour

25%
Unit B144: Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
  • This unit is based on some fundamental areas of knowledge and understanding of rights and responsibilities which exist for consumers.

Written examination

1 hour

25%

Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives are designed to reflect the non-statutory guidelines for Law.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of legal structures, processes and issues.

AO2

Apply knowledge and understanding in a range of contexts, both familiar and unfamiliar.

AO3

Analyse and interpret information, sources and arguments.