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

Answer 2

Must’ve committed a theft (Robinson)

Question 3

Stage 2

Answer 3

D must use force or the threat of force
Dawson - any amount of force is enough

Question 4

Stage 3

Answer 4

Force must be used immediately or at the time of the theft (hale)

Question 5

Stage 4

Answer 5

Force must be used in order to steal (lockley)

Question 6

Men’s Rea

Answer 6

Men’s tea of theft
Then mens rea of robbery is the intention to use force or the threat of force (mohan)