Theft

Question 1

Theft Act 1968 - Section 1

Answer 1

‘a person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it’

Question 2

5 pillars

Answer 2

1. Dishonestly
2. Appropriates
3. Property
4. Belonging to another
5. With the intention of permanently depriving the other of it

Question 3

Defences against theft

Answer 3

1. Took the appropriate steps to identify the owner
2. Honest belief that the item belonged to them
3. Consent of the owner