Conspiracy CIB 006

Question 1

R v Sanders

Answer 1

A conspiracy does not end with the making of the agreement. The conspiratorial agreement continues in operation and therefore in existence until it is ended by completion of its performance or abandonment or in any other manner by which agreements are discharged

Question 2

R v White

Answer 2

Where you can prove that a suspect conspired with other parties (one or more people) whose identities are unknown, that suspect can still be convicted even if the identity of the other parties is never established and remains unknown

Question 3

Agreement

Answer 3

Requires operation of both the physical and mental faculties.

Intent necessary for conspiracy is:

• An intention is those involved to agree
• An intention that the relevant course of conduct should by pursued by those party to the agreement

Act necessary:
- The agreement between two or more people to put their common design into effect. Must be made before the commission of the acts which make the full offence and whch are the object of the conspiracy