Law Mark Schemes

Question 1

A01 of Robbery

Answer 1

Define and explain robbery-charged under section 8 Theft Act 1968 .

• Actus reus : theft accompanied by use or threat of force before or at time of stealing and in order to steal-s8 TA
• Force need not be substantial Dawson and James, but must be more than trivial Pv DPP
• Actus reus can be seen as a continuous act but this is for a jury to decide Hale, Lockley
• V need not feel actual fear of the use of force B & Rv DP
• Mens rea-intention to steal and intention or recklessness as to force-Robinson
• Offence committed at the time the theft is complete - Corcoran v Anderton

Question 2

AO3 of Robbery

Answer 2

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