theft

• What is the actus reus of theft according to the Theft Act 1968?


  • The appropriation of property belonging to another
  • The intention to permanently deprive the owner of it, dishonest
• What case established that confidential information is not considered property?


  Oxford v Moss
• What does the case of Hinks illustrate about theft?


  It shows taking advantage of a vulnerable person can constitute theft
• What does the case of Marshall involve regarding purchased rights?


  Going beyond purchased rights (train ticket) is theft
• What does the case of Turner No 2 address regarding possession?


  Proprietary interest (whoever is in possession)
• In Williams v Philips, what was determined about rubbish left out?


  It belongs to the council
• What are the key elements of mens rea in theft?


  • The intention to permanently deprive the owner
  • Conduct must be dishonest by standards of ordinary decent people
• What does the case Robinson illustrate about honest mistakes in theft?


  An alleged honest mistake is not theft
• What was the ruling in Barton & Booth regarding conduct?


  Conduct was dishonest by standards of ordinary decent people
• What does the case of Velumyl state about returning property?


  Must return the exact same thing
• What is the significance of DPP v Lavender in relation to theft?


  It emphasizes the intention to permanently deprive the owner
• What does the case of Lloyd state about the state of property in theft?


  Property must be in the same state
• What does the case of rapheal illustrate about intention in theft?

  Intention to sell as their own