The Requirements For Liability For Theft

Question 1

Define the offence of theft

Answer 1

A person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it. S1 Theft Act 1968

Question 2

Explain the actus reus requirements of theft

Answer 2

The actus reus of theft is the appropriation of property belonging to another. These are defined and explained in ss3 - 5 Theft Act 1968

Question 3

Explain the mens rea requirements of theft

Answer 3

The mens rea elements are dishonesty and intention permanently to deprive which are defined in ss2 and say of Theft Act 1968