Article: US prosecutors: piracy includes failed attempts

[jes]

Federal prosecutors say the conviction of five Somali pirates should be upheld because the definition of piracy under international law includes failed attempts.

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[Arthur]

Of course. Any intentional attempt to commit a crime is itself a crime. This is standard in any civilised society, and not in any way news. And for serious crimes, actively plotting to commit a crime is itself a crime.

 

[LazyLion]

Well Duh!