Offences against property

Question 1

Malicious mischief

Answer 1

Ward v Robertson
- damage/destruction to property
- recklessness

Question 2

Vandalism

Answer 2

Criminal law consolidation act 1995
- destroy/damage property of another
- wilfully of recklessly

Question 3

Fire-raising

Answer 3

Byrne v HMA
actus reus for fire-raising is setting fire
Mens rea
wilful fire-raising - intentionally
Culpable fire-raising - recklessly