Sexual ethics (homosexuality, premarital and extra-marital sex) didn’t appear in either the specimen paper or the 2018 paper. Does this make it a highly likely theme for 2019? Perhaps. The issues could be related to any ethical theory studied (we will have studied five theories – Kantian ethics, natural law, situation ethics and act and rule utilitarianism). But questions could also be related to conscience.

Possible future questions to practise:

1. “In terms of sexual ethical decisions, all you need to do is apply your conscience”. Discuss
2. “Religion is irrelevant in deciding issues surrounding sexual behaviour”. Discuss
3. Critically evaluate the view that the ethics of sexual behaviour should be entirely private and personal.
4. “Because sexual conduct affects others, it should be subject to legislation”. Discuss
5. “Normative theories are useful in what they might say about sexual ethics”. Discuss
6. Take any of the five ethical theories and ask: “X is the best approach to issues surrounding pre-marital sex etc”.