Handling Stolen Goods

Question 1

What type of offence is Handling Stolen Goods?

Answer 1

Either way offence

Question 2

What legislation covers Handling Stolen Goods?

Answer 2

s.22 of the Theft Act 1968

Question 3

What is the definition of Handling Stolen Goods?

Answer 3

A person handles stolen goods if otherwise than in the course of stealing, knowing or believing them to be stolen goods, they dishonestly receive the goods or dishonestly undertake or assist in their retention, removal, disposal, or realisation by or for the benefit of another person or if they arrange to do so