Theft

Question 1

What are the 5 pillars of Theft? (Under S.1 TA 1986)

Answer 1

• dishonestly
• appropriates
• property
• belonging to another
• intention of permanently depriving the other of it.

Question 2

Is stilling a plant/flower an offence under the theft Act?

Answer 2

• Plant can be stolen if they are cultivated plants.

- Doesn’t apply to wild plants, unless picked for ‘commercial gain’.

Question 3

Is stilling an animal an offence under the theft Act?

Answer 3

• An animal belonging to someone can be stolen.

- Doesn’t apply to wild animals unless kept in captivity.

Question 4

What type of offence is S.1 Theft?

Answer 4

Either-way offence