Burglary

Question 1

Which statutes deal with Burglary

Answer 1

s9(1)(a) Theft Act 1968

Intent to commit

s9(1)(b) Theft Act 1968

Steals or attempts to steal with GBH

Question 2

Actus Reus of s9(1)(a) Theft Act 1968

Answer 2

D entered

A building or part of a building

As a trespasser

Question 3

Mens rea of s9(1)(a) Theft Act 1968

Answer 3

Knowing or being reckless that D is a trespasser

Knowing or being reckless the structure was a building

Intent to steal, inflict GBH or cause criminal damage

Question 4

Difference in s9(1)(b) Theft Act 1968

Answer 4

Does not need intent

Enters property and then goes on to inflict theft and GBH on person inside

Question 5

Statute which deals with aggravated Burglary

Answer 5

s10(1) Theft Act 1968

Question 6

Name two cased of aggravated Burglary

Answer 6

Kelly [1993]

Screwdriver became weapon

Wiggins [2012]

Weapon outside building