It was also stated that Barot's plot did not amount to an actual attempt and it was uncertain whether it would have succeeded and what the consequences might have been. The Court of Appeal did note that Barot's "businesslike" plans would have caused carnage on a "colossal and unprecedented scale" if they had been successful.
The court stated that Barot's plan did not amount to a genuine attempt, and it was uncertain whether it would have succeeded or what the consequences might have been. The Court of Appeal noted that Barot's plans were "businesslike" and would have caused widespread destruction if they had come to fruition.