Law A-Level
Legal Liberalism and Autonomy
What Legal Liberalism and Autonomy means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Legal Liberalism and Autonomy
The principle that individuals should only be held criminally liable for choices made freely, emphasizing the importance of subjective 'mens rea' and the protection of individual liberty against over-criminalization.
Topics that use Legal Liberalism and Autonomy
- Criminal law (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Actus reus
- Appropriation
- Dishonesty
- Justification vs Excuse
- Legislative Reform
- Mens rea
- Public Policy and Consent
- Retributivism and Just Deserts
Using Legal Liberalism and Autonomy 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.
Practise Law questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Law A-Level terms7 days Premium · Then free forever · No card, no charge