Q27 (a)

Criteria	Marks
Demonstrates extensive understanding of the law concerning families<br>Makes an informed judgement about the extent to which non-compliance challenges the effectiveness of the law<br>Integrates relevant examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents<br>Presents a sustained, logical and cohesive response to the question using relevant legal terminology and concepts	21–25
Demonstrates substantial understanding of the law concerning families<br>Makes a sound judgement about the extent to which non-compliance challenges the effectiveness of the law<br>Uses relevant examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents<br>Presents a logical and cohesive response to the question using relevant legal terminology and concepts	16–20
Demonstrates an understanding of the law concerning families<br>Makes some judgement about the extent to which non-compliance challenges the effectiveness of the law<br>Makes some reference to examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents<br>Presents a structured response to the question using relevant legal terminology and concepts	11–15
Demonstrates limited understanding of the law concerning families<br>Makes statements about how non-compliance challenges the effectiveness of the law<br>Makes limited reference to examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents<br>Uses some relevant legal terminology	6–10
Writes in general terms about the law concerning families<br>May include reference to legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents<br>May refer to general legal terms	1–5

Answers could include:

• Legal rights and obligations of parents and children
• Legal consequences of separation
• Dealing with domestic violence
• Contemporary issues concerning family law.