The Requirements For Liability For Attempting An Offence Flashcards
1
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Define the offence of attempt
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S1(1) Criminal Attempts Act 1981 provides that an offence of attempt is committed if: with intent to commit a person does an act which is more than merely preparatory to the commission of the offence.
2
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Explain the actus reus requirements of attempt
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The actus reus of attempt is act more than merely preparatory. Jones [1990] and Campbell [1991]
3
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Explain the mens rea requirements of attempt
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The mens rea of attempt is the intent to commit including the effect on liability of impossibility of the full offence. Whybrow [1951] and Shivpuri [1986]
