s272 Providing Explosives To Commit An Offence

Question 1

Elements

Answer 1

• Knowingly
• Has in his/her possession / makes any explosive substance/dangerous engine/instrument/thing
• With intent to use / enable another person to use the substance/dangerous engine/instrument/thing
• To commit an offence

Question 2

Knowingly

Answer 2

HALLAM - must be proved that the offender knowingly had the substance in his possession AND knew it to be an explosive substance.

Question 3

Providing Explosives

Answer 3

“Engine” / “instrument” = device intended to explode or cause fire or emission of noxious things.

“Thing” = restricted but similar fashion.

Question 4

Possession

Answer 4

1. Makes it / has it in his possession.
2. Intend the explosive or device to be used by another person to commit an offence.
3. Not necessary to know the identity of the user or the precise nature of the offence to be committed.