(1) An attempt to commit a felony or misdemeanour shall mean the performance of any act towards its commission unambiguously indicating an irrevocable intention to commit it, and shall be treated, where execution has been arrested or has failed solely by reason of circumstances independent of the offender's will, as the commission of the felony or misdemeanour attempted.
(2) An attempt shall be punishable notwithstanding that complete execution was impossible by reason of a circumstance of fact unknown to the offender.
(3) Mere preparation shall not constitute an offence.
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In force from 12 July 2016
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