TWOC

Question 1

Taking a conveyance without consent - State the act and section.

Answer 1

Theft Act 1968 - section 12

Question 2

What is a conveyance?

Answer 2

A conveyance is any equipment constructed or adapted for the carriage of a person or persons by land water or air. It does not include items constructed or built to carry items - eg mail bag trolley.

Question 3

What needs to take place for an offence to be complete?

Answer 3

The person taking the conveyance needs to be not only sitting in but there has to be a degree of movement. The person must also know that consent has not been given for them to take the conveyance.

Question 4

What defence is there to TWOC?

Answer 4

The person believes that they have the consent of the owner

Question 5

Is it possible to attempt to TWOC a vehicle?

Answer 5

No it is summary only. More appropriate offences such as vehicle interference or tampering with a vehicle may apply. Theft may even be considered.