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Recklessness will sometimes suffice for ' circumstances ' of the crime.

To be liable for attempted rape a defendant need not actually intend to have non-consensual intercourse, mere recklessness towards the lack of consent is enough ( R v Khan ).

Likewise with attempted aggravated arson, recklessness towards loss of life will suffice ( A-G's Reference # 3 1992 ).