Robbery

Question 1

Where does the definition of robbery come from ?

Answer 1

S.8 of the 1968 theft act

Question 2

What is the definition of robbery ?

Answer 2

A person is guilty of robbery if he steals, and immediately before or at the time of doing so, he uses force on any person or seeks to put any person in fear of being subjected to force

Question 3

If one element is missing is there a robbery ?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Is there an exact amount of force required ?

Answer 4

No, it is up to the jury to decide

Question 5

What happened in R V Dawson and James (1976) ?

Answer 5

One defendant pushed the victim , causing him to loose his balance , the other then took V’s wallet, they argued this was not sufficient force

Question 6

Does a threat of force suffice ?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Force must be used to steal, if it is just use or threat of force without a theft what offence is this ?

Answer 7

Battery, ABH, GBH depending on the jury’s decision