Attempts

Question 1

Where is attempts contained

Answer 1

Section 1 of the criminal attempts act 1981

Question 2

How is attempts defined

Answer 2

If with intent to commit an offence a person, does an act which is more than merely preparatory to the commission of an offence

Question 3

What is the actus reus of attempts

Answer 3

Positive act which is more than merely preparatory to the commission of the offence - R v Jones

Question 4

Merely preparatory offences

Answer 4

Conversely an act which is merely preparatory is not an attempt but may be another offence like going equipped - R v Campbell

Question 5

Mens rea of attempts

Answer 5

Is intent to commit that specific offence - recklessness wont suffice - R v Whybrow - D. intended to kill