This lesson covers the partial defence to murder, diminished responsibility. It includes a practice scenario at the end, with a time limit. Feel free to amend as needed. No textbooks are needed for this lesson, as all information is within the slides.

A lesson covering suggestions for reform, for the OCR specification.

This lesson covers the actus and mens of murder, plus attempted murder. It does not require textbooks as the information is all self-contained within the lesson itself

The fourth lesson for OCR Criminal Law (Paper 1:B). This lesson focuses on mens rea, including foresight of consequences. There is a worksheet included, which can be used alongside the OCR textbooks for additional detail of foresight of consequences. However, there is a good handout from BitsofLaw which will also work!

The second lesson for OCR Criminal Law (Paper 1:B). This lesson covers key elements of actus reus, including cases. There are two case-table handouts; one is fully empty, one is partially completed to help students. You will need the OCR Law 1 textbooks for the task using the worksheets. There is a new version of the textbook, with different page numbers. Feel free to tweak this lesson to your needs.

The first lesson for A-Level OCR Criminal Law (Paper 1:B). Covers: What we mean by the word “crime” The role of the state and the judiciary The elements of a crime (actus and mens) The final task requires the OCR Law 1 textbook. A newer version is available. You are welcome to change these slides to fit your own needs.

A sample medium-term plan for the Paper 3: Option of Human Rights Law under the OCR Specification. Includes example formative assessment strategy as well as a break down of how to approach the content. Can be used alongside my lessons available through the EmPoTeach TES store.

A worksheet to be used alongside my lesson on causation, or can be used using a textbook (OCR pages 65-68). Simple tasks which help students isolate key areas of the law and apply them to a mini-scenario.

A lesson for non-specialists on the law on causation. Covers: Factual Cause Legal Cause Intervening Act Includes tasks on writing using key terminology. Can be used alongside the accompanying worksheet to embed note-taking skills.

This is a booklet containing the 5 Articles covered in the OCR spec. It also includes Article 1 for notes surrounding the obligations placed on the state. It is free To be used to facilitate note-taking at A-Level, with cases, statutes etc to be annotated around the outside of the definitions.

A booklet of 12 scenarios to support teaching Paper 1, Part B (Criminal Law) for the OCR Specification. These scenarios are NOT designed to be diagnostic or assessment tools, but support teaching and learning for the offences and defences. There are 12 scenarios, which link to various offences and defences: Property Fatal Non-Fatal Defences Attempt

Each page contains key legal definitions, which can be analysed and annotated with further information such as additional definitions from case law. Designed to support note-taking and active teaching within the classroom. Can be used alongside lessons from my own collection. This booklet has been updated to include R V Broughton for Gross Negligence Manslaughter, and is therefore reflective of the 2022 school year.