AS Level Law Assignment 2 - Alternatives to Courts

Task

1 (a) Outline the alternative ways of resolving a dispute other than through the civil courts. [10 marks]

1 (b) Identify and comment on the advantages and disadvantages of these alternatives compared to a claim through the civil courts. [20 marks)

(AQA, June 2001)

2 (a) Outline the differences between a negotiated out of court settlement and a civil action for damages. [10 marks]

2 (b) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provides alternatives to the courts for bringing some civil actions. Describe and comment on the different forms of ADR. [20 marks]

(AQA, January 2002)

3 (a) Outline the range of alternatives to the courts that deal with civil disputes. [15 marks]

3 (b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using alternative methods of dispute resolution. [15 marks]

(AQA, May 2002)

4 (a) Tribunals, Arbitration, Conciliation, Mediation and negotiation are all methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) which are used instead of taking cases to court. Briefly explain how any three of these attempt to resolve disputes. [10 marks]

4 (b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of ADR as an alternative to the courts. [20 marks]

(AQA, January 2003)

5 (a) Tribunals are an alternative venue to a court for hearing certain types of civil cases. Outline the types of cases tribunals deal with and briefly explain how this form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) works. (10 marks)

5 (b) Briefly describe the other main forms of ADR and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of ADR as a form of dispute resolution. (20 marks)

(AQA, June 2003)

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AS Level Law Assignment 2 - Alternatives to Courts

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