Theft

Question 1

Definition of Theft?

Answer 1

Section 1 Theft Act 1968 defines theft as “the dishonest appropriation of property belonging to another, with the intention to permanently deprive”.

Question 2

Actus Reus: Stage 1?

Answer 2

Appropriation- Secion 3 defines appropriation as “assuming the rights of an owner”

Question 3

Actus Reus: Stage 1 key Law cases?

Answer 3

(Morris) - Any assumption is enough.
(Gomez) - The appropriation must be dishonest.