Going Equipped

Question 1

Going equipped - legislation

Answer 1

Section 25 Theft Act 1968

Question 2

Going equipped to steal definition

Answer 2

Guilty of offence, when not at place of abode, having any article for use in connection with any burglary or theft.

Question 3

Where can ‘going equipped to steal’ not be committed

Answer 3

In own home/vehicle when not in use (can be in someone else’s home though)

Question 4

When would it not be ‘going equipped to steal’ - before, during or after theft?

Answer 4

After as theft is already committed. But if on way to commit another then would be ‘going equipped’ as well

Question 5

Going equipped to steal - type of offence

Answer 5

Either way

Question 6

What is constructive possession?

Answer 6

Owning the property but not having it physically on your persons e.g. in a locker

Question 7

Do you need more than just possession for ‘going equipped to steal’?

Answer 7

Yes - need context