Law A-Level
Causation and Remoteness
What Causation and Remoteness means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Causation and Remoteness
The requirement for a direct causal link established via the 'but-for' test, limited by the legal principle that defendants are only liable for types of harm that are reasonably foreseeable.
Topics that use Causation and Remoteness
- Tort (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Allurement
- Assumption of Responsibility
- Breach of Duty
- Close Connection
- Control Test
- Duty of Care
- Economic Efficiency and Loss Distribution
- Equitable Discretion
Using Causation and Remoteness in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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