Going Equipped - S25(1) Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the legislation covering this offence?
A
S25(1) Theft Act 1968
2
Q
What’s the definition of this offence?
A
A person shall be guilty of an offence if, when not at his place of abode, he has with him any article for use in the course of or in connection with any burglary or theft
3
Q
Can you arrest a person for this offence anywhere?
A
NO, only when they’re not at their home with prohibited articles
4
Q
Can you be arrested just for possessing articles?
A
No, you must intend to use them for burglary or theft when arrested OR in relation to an offence which has already happened
5
Q
What can be an “article for use in the course of or in connection” with an offence?
A
Anything
