Robbery

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

Section 8 Theft Act 1968 “Where the D steals and immediately before or at the time, and in order to do so, uses force or the threat of force”

Question 2

stage 1 actus reus

Answer 2

The D must have committed a theft (Robinson)
“This has been established above”

Question 3

Stage 2 actus reus

Answer 3

The D must use force or the threat of force
(Dawson) any amount of force is enough
-indirect force (Clouden)
-Threats of force (B&R v DPP)

Question 4

Stage 3 actus reus

Answer 4

force must be used immediately before or at the time of the theft
(Hale) appropriation is a continuing act, as long as force takes place at some point, this is enough

Question 5

stage 4 actus reus

Answer 5

force must be used in order to steal (Lockley)

Question 6

Mens rea

Answer 6

Mens rea of theft must be established “This has already been established above”
intention to use force or the threat of force (Mohan)