Theft Flashcards
1
Q
Theft Act 1968 - Section 1
A
‘a person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it’
2
Q
5 pillars
A
- Dishonestly
- Appropriates
- Property
- Belonging to another
- With the intention of permanently depriving the other of it
3
Q
Defences against theft
A
- Took the appropriate steps to identify the owner
- Honest belief that the item belonged to them
- Consent of the owner