Robbery (theft with force)

Question 0

4 key points about Robbery

Answer 0

1) the level of force may be minimal ie. pushing/ jostling (Dawson 1977)
2) force may be applied to person or property (Clouden 1987)
3) fear of force will suffice ie. threats
4) force must be used to facilitate threats - causal link between the theft and the force used.

Question 1

Robbery s 8.1 theft act 1968

AR and MR

Answer 1

AR– force to any person at the time or immediately before the theft
MR– (same as theft) dishonesty, intention to permanently deprive, intention use of force

Question 2

R v Hale (1978)

Answer 2

Appropriation is a continuing act that commences with the first assumption of the owners rights but which does not cease immediately.

Question 3

Clouden

Answer 3

Force may be applied to the person or their property (ie. grabbing a handbag)

Question 4

Dawson

Answer 4

Level of force may be minimal (pushing/ jostling)