English and Welsh Police Law Explained

Can You Attempt an Impossible Crime?

Steven Barber

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In today's episode we are explaining how crimes can be committed from attempting to commit an offence, under the Criminal Attempts Act 1981. We explain the definition, how far an attempts need to go before they cross over into a crime, and provide some real life examples and case studies of criminal attempts. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions.


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Today's legislation can be found at: 

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/47/section/1


Helpful resources can be found at:

https://www.lawteacher.net/cases/r-v-shivpuri.php

https://www.lawteacher.net/cases/r-v-campbell.php

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