Section 16. Attempt
Any person who intends to commit an offence which is punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year or more, and performs an action leading directly to its commission, shall be penalised for attempt, unless otherwise provided.
Any person who voluntarily desists from committing the offence or prevents its commission, shall nevertheless not be penalised for attempt.
3. In accordance with this Statute, a person shall be criminally responsible and liable for punishment for a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court if that person:
(f) Attempts to commit such a crime by taking action that commences its execution by means of a substantial step, but the crime does not occur because of circumstances independent of the person's intentions. However, a person who abandons the effort to commit the crime or otherwise prevents the completion of the crime shall not be liable for punishment under this Statute for the attempt to commit that crime if that person completely and voluntarily gave up the criminal purpose.