EPISODE · Jul 29, 2025 · 9 MIN
Can You Attempt an Impossible Crime? (Section 1 Criminal Attempts Act 1981)
from English and Welsh Police Law Explained · host Steven Barber
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.Our Blog: Please visit our blog page at eawple.blogspot.com Today's legislation can be found at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/47/section/1Helpful resources can be found at:https://www.lawteacher.net/cases/r-v-shivpuri.phphttps://www.lawteacher.net/cases/r-v-campbell.phpSupport the showSend us Fan MailSupport the show
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