A-Level Paper 2 ELS Law Intro & Sources of Law

This specific Summary Sheet is a Concise, clear summary covering all key elements of the Introduction and Sources of Law topics for A-Level Paper 2, designed to aid understanding and exam success. Part of a Series including the following additional summaries, this is 1/8.

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These summary sheets provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the core areas of the English Legal System for A-Level Law Paper 2. Each section is structured to help students grasp complex legal principles, key terminology, and case examples with clarity and precision.

1. Introduction & Sources of Law – Explains the structure of the legal system, distinguishing between common law, statute law, and other sources such as EU law and delegated legislation.
2. Parliamentary Law Making – Outlines how laws are made through the legislative process, including bill stages and the roles of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and the Crown.
3. Influences on Parliament – Examines how pressure groups, media, public opinion, and law reform bodies shape legislative change.
4. Parliamentary Supremacy – Analyses the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty, its limits, and its interaction with EU law and the Human Rights Act 1998.
5. Law Reform through the Law Commission – Details the Law Commission’s role, functions, and effectiveness in modernising and simplifying the law.
6. Civil Courts & Dispute Resolution – Explains the hierarchy and jurisdiction of civil courts, case management, and the appeal system.
7. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – Covers negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and tribunal systems as alternatives to court proceedings.
8. The Judiciary & Access to Justice – Discusses the role, independence, and selection of judges, alongside barriers to justice and the importance of legal aid and reforms.