Paper 1 - Criminal Law and Legal System (Theft)

What year was the Theft Act?

• 1998

• 1968

• 1861

• 2000

Draw an object that can be the target of theft and label it

Which of these is NOT part of the actus reus of theft?

• Property

• Belonging to another

• Intention to permanently deprive

• Appropriation

What section of the Theft Act 1968 defines appropriation?

• s.1

• s.2

• s.3

• s.4

Is it appropriation if you pick up an item?

• Yes

• No

is it appropriation if you eat an object?

Answer explanation

It would be assuming the rights of the owner, one which is to eat property.

What does appropriation mean?

• Take on the role of another

• Take whole possession of the object

• Assuming the rights of the owner

What happened in the case of Morris?

Answer explanation

The Defendant switched the labels and tried to buy the item at a lower price. He still was willing to pay for it, but assumed the rights of the owner by trying to set the price at which it should be sold.

We define belonging to another as...

• assuming the rights of the owner

• ownership, possession and control

The test for dishonesty is now set out in the case of...

• Barton and Booth (2020)

• Ghosh (1982)

• Hinks (2000)

• Hall (1973)