The June 2022 A-level Law Paper 1 explores criminal law principles, focusing on mens rea, duress, causation, and statutory interpretation. Topics include defences under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, liability for murder, and involuntary manslaughter. Analytical tasks examine the concept of fault in criminal liability and the interplay between causation and criminal responsibility. Keywords: criminal law, mens rea, causation, duress, murder, fault, involuntary manslaughter.