Theft Act 1968

Question 1

Section 25
THEFT ACT

‘Going equipped definition’

Answer 1

A person person shall be guilty of an offence who:

• when not at their place of abode
• has with them
• any article
• for the use in the course or in connection
• with any burglary or theft

Question 2

Section 8

THEFT ACT

ROBBERY definition

Answer 2

A person commits robbery:

• Steals
• immediately before or at the time of doing so
• in order to do so
• uses force on any person
• or puts\seeks to put person in fear of being
• then and there subjected to force

Question 3

Section 8

THEFT ACT

ROBBERY (whats included)

Answer 3

No theft = no robbery

A full offence of theft must be committed.

Question 4

Section 8

THEFT ACT

ROBBERY - use of force rules

Answer 4

Force can be a mere nudge.

Force can be used against a third party or indirectly to apprehend possession.

Question 5

Section 8

THEFT ACT

ROBBERY- in fear of being subjected to force

Answer 5

Force does not have to be used.
The threat of force is enough.

But…

It must be at that time and place

Question 6

Section 9 (1)a

THEFT ACT

BURGLARY definition

Answer 6

Enters building or part of building

As trespasser

With intent to

Do unlawful damage to the building or anything therein

Or

Inflict GBH on any person therein

Or

Steal anything in the building or part of the building.

Question 7

Section 9 (1)b

THEFT ACT

BURGLARY definition

Answer 7

Having entered a building or part of a building.

As a trespasser

Inflicts or attempts to inflict GBH on any person therein

Or

Steals or attempts to steal anything therein

Question 8

Section 10

THEFT ACT

AGGRAVATED BURGLARY

Answer 8

Commits any burglary

And at the time

Has with them any

• Weapon of offence
• imitation fire arm
• Fire arm
• Explosive

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