Attempted Arson

Question 1

Attempted Arson section and ingredients

Answer 1

Section 268 of Crimes Act 1961

1. attempts to commit arson
2. in respect of any immovable property or any vehicle ship or aircraft

Question 2

What are the 2 requirements for attempts

Answer 2

1. an intention to commit the offence

2. taken a real and substantial step towards achieving that aim (proximately sufficient)

Question 3

R v Harpur

Answer 3

The Court may regard the conduct viewed cumulatively up to the point when the conduct in question stops… the defendants conduct may be considered in its entirety. Considering how much remains to be done is always relevant though not determinative