Attempted Arson

Question 1

Attempted Arson Elements

Answer 1

Attempted Arson
Section 268 C.A. 1961
10 Years

Elements:
A Person
Who attempts to commit arson
In respect of any immovable property, or vehicle, or ship, or aircraft.

Question 2

Attempts Definition

Answer 2

s72 - Everyone who attempts to commit an offence does, or omits an act for the purpose of carrying out his object is guilty of an offence he intends to commit regardless of whether the offence was possible in the circumstances.

Question 3

R v Harpur

Answer 3

The defendants conduct needs to be considered cumulatively up until the point where the conduct in question stops.

Question 4

To be guilty of attempted arson the person musst

Answer 4

• Have intended to commit the full offence AND
• Must have taken a real substantial step towards achieving their aim