Law A-Level
The Objective Standard
What The Objective Standard means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of The Objective Standard
The application of the 'reasonable person' test in defences like duress (the Graham test) and loss of control to ensure societal standards of fortitude and restraint are maintained.
Topics that use The Objective Standard
- Criminal law (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Actus reus
- Appropriation
- Dishonesty
- Justification vs Excuse
- Legal Liberalism and Autonomy
- Legislative Reform
- Mens rea
- Public Policy and Consent
Using The Objective Standard 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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