Robbery

Question 1

What is robbery?

Answer 1

Robbery is an aggravated theft

Under s.8 TA 1968

Question 2

Elements?

Answer 2

All elements of theft must exist (Robinson). Can still be theft even if D doesn’t manage to actually permanently deprive V of property. (Corcoran v Anderton)

Question 3

Actus reus?

Answer 3

Use or threat of force on another person immediately before or at the time fo the theft and for the purposes of theft (Hale; Lockley), if the theft is complete or if the force is used for any other purpose it is not robbery.

Question 4

Force?

Answer 4

Force is not defined in the act, the jury will decide whether it is sufficient- wrenching a bag and jostling were enough force in Dawson; Cloudon.

There is no need to prove that the victim was afraid it that the victim of the force if the victim of the theft

Question 5

Men’s rea?

Answer 5

The men’s rea is that of the theft +Apply

The intention or recklessness with regards to the use or threat of force