Burglary 9(1)(a)

Question 1

burglary section 9 (1)(a)

Answer 1

intent is key:
- enters
- a building / part of a building
- as a trespasser
- with intent to SID

Question 2

what is SID in relation to burglary

Answer 2

• steal or
• inflict grievous bodily harm (GBH) or
• damage

Question 3

enters (three I’s)

Answer 3

• in person
• instrument
• innocent agent

Question 4

things can still be a burglary…

Answer 4

despite granting entry

such as fake electricians knocking on doors

Question 5

types of building

Answer 5

building: must have a degree of permanence

part of a building: where public aren’t usually allowed to go (eg a shop but can’t go in staff room)

Question 6

WMP only record two types of burglary:

Answer 6

• residential burglary (BDH: burglary dwelling house)
• business / community (BOB: burglary other building)