Lecture 15 Going Equipped

Question 1

What is the definition of going equipped?

Sec 25. (1) Theft Act 1968 & Amended by Fraud Act 2006

Answer 1

• When not at their place of abode
• Has with them
• Any article
• For the use in the course of or in connection with any burglary or theft

Question 2

What are the penalties?

Answer 2

• Either way offence
• 3 years maximum in prison
• for going equipped for theft of a motor vehicle or TWOC there is also the option of a discretionary disqualification

Question 3

What is a place of abode?

Answer 3

This offence s always committed away from where that person lives and sleeps.

It can never be committed at a place of work, unless the person also resides there.

Question 4

Has with them?

Answer 4

What constitutes immediate control of the item in relation to item and the person is for the courts to decide.

Question 5

For use in the course of or in connection with?

Answer 5

Many everyday items such as tools, are articles that can be used to force entry to premises.