Abstracting Electricity Flashcards
1
Q
What legislation covers abstracting electricity?
A
Section 13 of the Theft Act 1968
2
Q
What is the offence of abstracting electricity?
A
When a person dishonestly uses without lawful authority, or dishonestly causes to be wasted or diverted, any electricity
3
Q
Why would stealing electricity need it’s own offence and not be considered theft?
A
Because electricity isn’t considered property under the legal definitions for S1 theft
4
Q
What type of offence is abstracting electricity?
A
Either way offence
