Sch 1 (The Criminal Code), s 540A
In forcePreparation or planning to cause death or grievous bodily harm
Schedule 1The Criminal Code
Part 7Preparation to commit offences—conspiracy— accessories after the fact
540A Preparation or planning to cause death or grievous bodily harm
(1)
A person who does any act in preparation for, or planning, an offence that would be likely to cause the death of, or grievous bodily harm to, another person commits a crime.Maximum penalty—14 years imprisonment.
(2)
A person commits a crime under subsection (1) even if—
(a)
the offence does not occur; or
(b)
the person’s act is not done in preparation for, or planning, a specific offence; or
(c)
the person’s act is done in preparation for, or planning, more than 1 offence.
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