Assault with intent to rob - offence breakdown

Question 1

What is the purpose of this section

Answer 1

To give a higher penalty for attempted robberies

Question 2

What sub sections require an assault to take place and what sub sections dont.

Answer 2

(a) causing GBH requires an assault to take place where (b) and (c) do not require the actual infliction of physical injury to any person

Question 3

What is the purpose of the offence 236(2)?

Answer 3

An alternative to attempted robbery where none of the aggravating features of s235 are present