Theft

Question 1

Define “Theft”

Answer 1

Theft – Section 1 Theft Act 1968

Section 1(1) of the Theft Act 1968 states:

‘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

List the five points to prove for theft.

Answer 2

1. Dishonestly
2. Appropriates
3. Property
4. Belonging to another
5. Intention to permanently deprive

Question 3

Define “Abstracting Electricity”

Answer 3

Theft Act 1968 Section 13

A person who dishonestly uses without due authority, or dishonestly causes to be wasted or diverted, any electricity shall on conviction on indictment be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years.