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An attempt may be prosecuted where the defendant has taken steps towards to committing an indictable offence, and those steps are more than merely preparatory to the commission of the offence.
The Criminal Attempts Act 1981 (CAA 1981), s 1 provides that a person is guilty of an attempt under a special statutory provision if, with intent to commit the relevant full offence, he does an act which is more than merely preparatory to the commission of that offence; and a person may be guilty of an attempt under a special statutory provision even though the facts are such that the commission of the relevant full offence is impossible. CAA 1981, s 3 of that Act notes that is a special regime and CAA 1981, s 6 confirms the offence of attempt at common law and any offence at common law of procuring materials for crime is abolished.
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Multi-track—case management—checklist This checklist is based on what is required for a case proceeding on the multi-track under CPR 29 and CPR PD 29 (which deal with case management in the multi-track). It should be read in conjunction with Practice Notes: Multi-track—case management and Multi-track—case management conference (CMC), which give guidance on case management generally and case management conferences (CMCs) in the multi-track. This Checklist sets out a broad overview of some of the case management issues to be considered and addressed early in proceedings and before any CMC is held. It is not a definitive list and you will need to consider each of the issues in more detail as relevant to the facts of the specific case. The approach taken by the court to managing the claim will also differ depending on the court in which the claim is proceeding and you will need to consider the specifics of case management in the particular court, including the guidance given in that court’s guide. For more information, see: Court...
Checklist: British Property Federation engagement protocol and red flags for company voluntary arrangements The British Property Federation (BPF) is an industry group for the UK real estate industry and strongly encourages prospective proposers of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) and their nominees to consult with the BPF in advance of a CVA proposal being distributed. This allows representatives of the landlord community to identify particular issues within a CVA that may need to be addressed, and therefore helps to maximise the likelihood of approval. This engagement should (say the BPF) be in addition to—and not a substitute for—engagement with individual landlords (or groups of them) in relation to matters specific to them. The BPF protocol includes a statement of best-practice, which details how they expect companies to engage with the BPF on potential CVAs. Part of this guidance is a list of what the BPF believes to be the top 10 ‘red-flag’ clauses for landlords. The BPF cautions any prospective landlord voting on a proposed CVA to look out for...
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A person is guilty of attempting to commit an offence if they do an act that is more than preparatory to the commission of the offence, with the intention of committing an offence. An attempt is an offence of specific intent. It requires an intention to commit an offence. The offence itself consists of both a criminal act and a mental state. In each case it is a question of fact whether the accused has gone sufficiently far towards the full offence to have committed the act of the attempt. If the accused has passed the preparatory stage the offence of attempt has been committed and it is no defence that they then withdrew from committing the completed offence.Most attempts at committing criminal offences will be governed by section 1 of the Criminal Attempts Act 1981 (CAA 1981), although some statutory exceptions apply. These include:•burglary under section 9(1)(b) of the Theft Act 1968 (TA 1968), and•using a firearm to resist arrest under section 17 of the Firearms Act 1968 (FiA...
Preparing for the auditors—in-house lawyers One of the key dates in your organisation’s calendar is the date of the annual audit. An important part of the auditors’ role is to ensure that your organisation’s processes are fit for purpose. Central to that is your organisation’s approach to legal matters and legal risk. As an in-house lawyer, you need to prepare for the auditors’ visit because inevitably they will want to meet with you. While each audit firm has its own standard set of questions for in-house lawyers, the questions tend to follow certain themes, eg: • your risk register • litigation • applicable law and regulation • contracts • intellectual property (IP) • legal work process • your knowledge and experience Since joining your organisation, you have hopefully had the opportunity to meet with the key directors and heads of function. Those meetings will have given you the opportunity to find out more about many of the issues the auditors will be interested in. See Practice...
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Witness statement in support of application for substituted service of a bankruptcy petition Applicant: [insert initials and surname]: 1st: (exhibits).1–4: [insert date] 20[insert year] Court Reference No: [INSERT COURT REF. NUMBER] [ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR IN [INSERT LOCATION]] INSOLVENCY AND COMPANIES LIST (ChD) OR IN THE COUNTY COURT AT [INSERT LOCATION] [BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST] OR IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE CHANCERY DIVISION [INSERT LOCATION] DISTRICT REGISTRY ] IN BANKRUPTCY IN THE MATTER OF [INSERT DEBTOR’S OR BANKRUPT’S NAME] AND IN THE MATTER OF THE INSOLVENCY ACT 1986 [Insert name of the full name of the petitioning creditor]        Applicant And [Insert name of the debtor]        [Respondent OR Respondents] Witness statement of [insert name of the person making the statement], the solicitor for the petitioning creditor in support of an application for an order for substituted service of a bankruptcy petition I, [insert name of the person making the statement], of [insert the witnesses’ details...
Letter recommending insurance—demands and needs—law firms  We have reached a stage in your matter where we believe it would be in your best interests to buy [insert type of insurance]. We have suggested you buy the insurance from [state name of insurance provider to whom you have introduced the client for insurance or who has given you delegated authority to issue a policy]. This is something we have already discussed and you have agreed that we will [state what you will do to arrange the insurance, eg complete and submit a proposal form on your behalf or issue the policy under delegated authority]. You have consented to us disclosing relevant personal data and information to [state name of insurance provider] for this purpose. Fees, charges and commission Insurance premium The [insert type of insurance] insurance policy costs £[insert amount or where it is not possible to give a specific amount, the basis for the calculation of the premium]. This is called the 'insurance premium'. [Explain what you...
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In proceedings under the Family Law Act 1996, the applicant has produced as part of their evidence a recording of the respondent made without the respondent’s knowledge. The respondent believes that the applicant has made further covert recordings which have not been disclosed. Is there case law to support that the applicant or their solicitors should disclose copies of all covert recordings made? The law relating to the recording of conversations between private individuals and the use of those recordings in court proceedings is a developing area. As a matter of first principles, there is no offence committed where an individual covertly records a conversation with another individual. The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA 2000) applies to public bodies but not to individuals. Likewise, the Telecommunications(Lawful Business Practice) (Interception of Communications) Regulations 2000, SI 2000/2699 apply to businesses in respect of the recording of conversations without notice to the person being recorded or in certain specified exceptional circumstances. In Jones v University of Warwick, an enquiry agent...
What are the provisions that govern whether evidence consisting of covertly made recordings may be admissible within private law proceedings under the Children Act 1989? The law relating to the recording of conversations between private individuals and the use of those recordings in court proceedings is a developing area. As a matter of first principles, there is no offence committed where an individual covertly records a conversation with another individual. The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA 2000) applies to public bodies but not to individuals. Likewise, the Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practice) (Interception of Communications) Regulations 2000, SI 2000/2699 apply to businesses in respect of the recording of conversations without notice to the person being recorded or in certain specified exceptional circumstances. Recordings may also be breach of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (EU GDPR). In M v F (Covert Recordings of children) , Peter Jackson J (as he then was) commented that the exemption within the legislation applying to normal domestic use...
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This week’s edition of Family weekly highlights includes details of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report on babies, children and young people’s experiences of domestic abuse and a speech by the President of the Family Division for the Katherine Gieve Memorial Lecture. The Court of Appeal’s clarification of the approach to the test for the appointment of intermediaries is analysed. Recent judgments, including the Supreme Court's decision on gender recognition and the Equality Act 2010, together with consideration of expert fees in public law children cases, are also set out. A new Practice Note containing links to flowcharts in Lexis+® UK covering a wide range of family law issues is also set out, together with a new template order approving instruction of an expert whose hours or rates exceed Legal Aid Agency limits in public children cases.
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously held that the interpretation of defence statements under the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA 1996) depends on the nature of the statement and purpose for which it is being relied upon. The court held that while questions about legal effect are matters of law for the judge, issues concerning intended or understood meaning are questions of fact for the jury. Dr Mirza Ahmad comments on the implications of the judgment.
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