Offence

Attempt kidnap - common law

How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.

Hearings listed

5

Courts listing it

5

Heard in

Magistrates' Court (5)

Sentencing guideline

Kidnap/ False Imprisonment

Official offence code

COML020A

The law

Contrary to section 1(1) of the Criminal Attempts Act 1981.

Where it can be tried

Crown Court only

Can lead to prison

Yes