3.7 Handling Stolen Goods

Question 1

S22 Theft

Answer 1

Knowing or believing them to be stolen goods

He dishonestly

Receives the goods

Or dishonestly undertakes/assists in their

• Retention
• Removal
• Disposal
• Realisation

By or for the benefit or another

Or if he arranges to do so

Question 2

What are the two parts of Actus reus for handling stolen goods?

Answer 2

Receiving or arranging to receive

Assisting or acting for the benefit it another

Question 3

When can S27 be used?

Answer 3

When proceedings are being brought against the defendant but only when he handling stolen goods is the ONLY OFFENCE in the proceedings

Question 4

What can be done under S27?

Answer 4

Previous misconduct can be admissible