What Is the Actus Reus of an Attempt

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the actus reus of an attempt?

• A) that the defendant has done an act which is more than merely preparatory to the commission of the offence
• B) that the defendant has tried, but failed to commit the offence and the victim has suffered no harm
• C) that the defendant has done more than merely thinking about committing the offence, but has put his plan into practice
• D) that the defendant has encouraged others to help him commit an offence