Handling Stolen Goods

Question 1

Section 22 Theft act 1968 – handling stolen goods

Answer 1

Otherwise, than in the course of stealing, knowing, or believing them to be stolen goods, dishonestly receives the goods or dishonestly undertakes or assists in their retention, removal, disposal, or realisation, by or for the benefit of another or arranges to do any of the above

Question 2

Points to prove

Answer 2

1. That the goods were stolen
2. That the goods were still stolen goods at the time of the alleged handling
3. Actus reus – the accused received, or undertook/ assisted in the removal, retention, realisation, disposal of the property or arranged any of above
4. Mens rea – the accused knew or believed them to be stolen goods