Robbery - s.8 Theft Act 1968

Question 1

Where is robbery defined?

Answer 1

s.8 of the Theft Act 1968

Question 2

What is the definition of robbery?

Answer 2

Stealing, and immediately before or at the time of doing so, and in order to do so, he uses force on any person or puts or seeks to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force.

Theft with the use or threat of force (SIMPLIFICATION)