1. Progress Test

Question 1

Explain the liability of a person who agrees to commit an offence with another person by then withdraws from the agreement before the completion of the intended offence?

Answer 1

The person is still liable as they have made an agreement with another showing an intent to commit an offence. The completion of Conspiracy is when the agreement has been made with any person or more to commit an offence.

Question 2

When is the offence of conspiracy complete?

Answer 2

When the intention to commit an offence has been agreed on by two or more persons.

Question 3

What five points should be covered when interviewing conspiracy suspects?

Answer 3

• the existence of an agreement to commit an offence OR
• the existence of an agreement to omit or do something that would amount to an offence AND
• the intent of those involved in the agreement
• the identity of those involved in the agreement
• the identity of all people concerned where possible
• whether anything was written, said or done to further the common purpose.