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Attempts1(1) Criminal Attempts Act 1981 An act which is more than merely preparatory to the commission
of the offence.
Actus Reus Explanation
An Act ● Omissions are not acceptable.
More Than Merely Preparatory s4(3) Criminal Attempts Act 1981: It is a question of fact.
Indictable Offence s1(4) Criminal Attempts Act 1981:
● Murder
● s18
● Theft
● Robbery
Mens Rea Explanation
Intention To Commit The Offence R v Pearman (1984): Intent is defined the same as it is at
common law.
Additional Cases:
> R v Whybrow (1951): For murder, intent to kill only.
> R v O’Toole (1987): Must attempt to commit basic intent crimes
with intent. Recklessness is only sufficient for the full offence.
> s1(2) Criminal Attempts Act 1981: Conditional intent is
sufficient for attempted theft.
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