An Examination of the Scope of Aiding and Abetting in the Process of Crime Commission

A number of people may be involved in the commission of an offence either in the planning or actual commission of the offence. Aiding and abetting involve giving assistance, help or facilitating a felon in the process of crime commission. The paper examined the provisions of relevant laws in some selected jurisdictions, elements of the offence and repentance by a secondary party before the crime is committed. The paper concluded that the provisions of the law relating to aiding and abetting in jurisdictions considered are similar and not complex.

Keywords: Aiding, Abetting, Assistance, Facilitate, Crime.