Law A-Level
Dishonesty
What Dishonesty means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Dishonesty
After considering the s.2 belief exceptions, apply what D actually knew/believed and whether ordinary decent people would see the conduct as dishonest (Ivey/Barton).
Topics that use Dishonesty
- Criminal law (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Actus reus
- Appropriation
- Justification vs Excuse
- Legal Liberalism and Autonomy
- Legislative Reform
- Mens rea
- Public Policy and Consent
- Retributivism and Just Deserts
Using Dishonesty 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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