Conspiracy

Question 1

explain conspiracy

Answer 1

“meeting of the minds”
- 2 or more people plan and intend to carry out criminal offence
- Gemmel tells us MR is assessed first

Question 2

MR for conspiracy

Answer 2

• Gemmel
• meeting of minds
• intention to carry out criminal offence

Question 3

AR for conspiracy

Answer 3

• Gemmel - Agreement
  Harris - ignorance is not a defence if you continue to stay involved
  Richards - agreement must have real consequences

Question 4

Impossibility?

Answer 4

Sew Hoy - conspiracy to commit an offence by impossible means is still a crime