LAW P1 CASES (attempts)

Question 1

What are the cases for the AR of attempts?

Answer 1

• R v Campell, the defendants acts were merely preparatory
• R v Boyle and Boyle, a defendant has gone beyond merely preparatory acts where they have done an act that is immediately connected with the commission of the full offence

Question 2

What are the cases for the MR of attempts?

Answer 2

• R v Khan, recklessness was relevant in both the offence and the attempt
• R v Shivpuri, a defendant can be guilty of attempting to commit an offence as long as they have the intent and have done an act that is more than merely preparatory