Common Elements

• What does Ryan-entry not need to be?

  'Effective'
• Can the use of an instrument while D remains outside still count as entry?

  Yes, it may still amount to entry
• What is defined as a building according to Seekings and Gould?

  Any structure with an air of permanency
• What types of vehicles are covered under the definition of a building?

  Inhabited vehicles, e.g., caravans
• What does Coleman (2013) include in the definition of a building?

  Houseboats
• What did Rodmell define as a building?

  A garden shed
• What area did Walkington consider sufficient as 'part of a building'?

  The area behind a counter in a shop
• What are the three conditions that define a trespasser?

  1. No owner's permission, 2. Exceeds permission, 3. Uses for another purpose
• According to Collins, who is considered a trespasser?

  Someone with no permission to be there
• What happens if D believes he has permission to enter?

  He is not considered a trespasser
• In Jones and Smith, what was the condition for D to be a trespasser despite having general permission?


  If he entered knowing he exceeded permission