Aggravated Vehicle Taking(TWOC) - S12a

Question 1

What’s the definition of this offence?

Answer 1

“A person is guilty of aggravated taking of a vehicle if

(a)he commits an offence under section 12(1) above (in this section referred to as a “basic offence”) in relation to a mechanically propelled vehicle; and

(b)it is proved that, at any time after the vehicle was unlawfully taken (whether by him or another) and before it was recovered, the vehicle was driven, or injury or damage was caused, in one or more of the circumstances set out in paragraphs (a) to (d) of subsection (2) below.

(2)The circumstances referred to in subsection (1)(b) above are

(a)that the vehicle was driven dangerously on a road or other public place;

(b)that, owing to the driving of the vehicle, an accident occurred by which injury was caused to any person;

(c)that, owing to the driving of the vehicle, an accident occurred by which damage was caused to any property, other than the vehicle;

(d)that damage was caused to the vehicle…”

Question 2

What makes the offence ‘aggravated’?

Answer 2

Damage to the vehicle, injury to people or damage to property after the vehicle was taken

Question 3

What offence must be committed first?

Answer 3

S12(1) - Theft Act 1968 (TWOC)

Question 4

What law does this legislation fall under?

Answer 4

S12a Theft Act 1968