3.3 Blackmail Flashcards
1
Q
S21 Theft act
A
With a view to gain for himself or third party or with intent to cause loss to another
He makes any unwarranted demand with menaces
And he does so in the belief he has RG for making the demand and that the use of the menaces is a proper means of reinforcing the demand
2
Q
What isn’t included under blackmail
A
The demand of sexual favours as these are not money or other property
3
Q
If the demands are made by letter when is the offence committed?
A
When it is posted
4
Q
What do menaces include?
A
Threats but must be significant to the victim. It must intimidate the victim or be seen as a very serious threat as it would influence a person of normal stability and courage
