Property Offences (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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Which statutory provision defines robbery?
Which statutory provision defines robbery?
Section 8 Theft Act 1968
What is the effect if no theft has occurred?
What is the effect if no theft has occurred?
There can be no robbery
In R v Robinson (1977), why was there no robbery despite force being used?
In R v Robinson (1977), why was there no robbery despite force being used?
Defendant lacked dishonesty for theft
How do courts view the appropriation in theft for robbery timing purposes?
How do courts view the appropriation in theft for robbery timing purposes?
As a continuing act
What did R v Lockley (1995) establish about force used during escape?
What did R v Lockley (1995) establish about force used during escape?
It can constitute robbery
How is 'force' interpreted in robbery cases?
How is 'force' interpreted in robbery cases?
As an ordinary word for juries
What did RP v DPP (2012) establish about taking items without physical contact?
What did RP v DPP (2012) establish about taking items without physical contact?
It may not constitute force
How many essential components make up the actus reus of robbery?
How many essential components make up the actus reus of robbery?
Four components
What two elements form the mens rea of robbery?
What two elements form the mens rea of robbery?
Theft mens rea + intent to use force
What must the prosecution prove about the purpose of force used?
What must the prosecution prove about the purpose of force used?
Force was used in order to steal