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1
Q

What is the purpose of this section

A

To give a higher penalty for attempted robberies

2
Q

What sub sections require an assault to take place and what sub sections dont.

A

(a) causing GBH requires an assault to take place where (b) and (c) do not require the actual infliction of physical injury to any person

3
Q

What is the purpose of the offence 236(2)?

A

An alternative to attempted robbery where none of the aggravating features of s235 are present