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Criminal Law (Components 2 and 3)
Quick questions on Theft and robbery - Eduqas A-Level Law Component 2
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What is robbery?Show answer
Robbery (section 8) is theft with the added element of force. The prosecution must prove a complete theft (all five elements) plus: the use or threat of force on any person; immediately before or at the time of the theft; and in order to steal. The force can be small (Dawson and James, a nudge; Clouden, wrenching a shopping bag), and because appropriation can be a continuing act (Hale), force used while the defendant is still in the act of stealing (including the getaway) can count as being "at the time" of the theft (Lockley). Robbery is indictable only with a maximum of life.
What is q1?Show answer
Explain the five elements of theft under the Theft Act 1968. [10 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Ben threatens a shopkeeper with a knife and demands the till money, which the shopkeeper hands over. Advise on Ben's liability for robbery. [20 marks]
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