As a ex police officer this is one of the most common offences that I came into contact with, and is also the first thing you learn at police training school. This is because if you understand this offence other offence's become clearer to understand as well.
Below are some notes that I hope you will find helpful to understand the act and the case laws.
Section 1 Theft Act 1968
Section 1 of the Theft Act 1968 States that;
“A person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it”
five “points to prove” which need to be proved for the offence of theft to be committed in full. If one element is missing then no offence of theft has been committed.
The Actus Reus of Theft
1.Appropriation
2.Property
3.Belonging to Another
Mens Rea of theft
1.Dishonestly
2.Intention to Permanently Deprive
Look at my other postings to see case law and the points to prove in detail
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