Theft
s1 Theft Act 1968 Dishonestly appropriating property belonging to another with the
intention of permanently depriving the other of it.
Actus Reus Explanation
Appropriation s3(1): Amounts appropriation to any assumption by a person of the rights of an owner.
R v Morris (1983): There does not have to be an assumption of all the rights of an owner.
Additional Cases:
> Lawrence v MPC (1972)/R v Gomez (1993): There is still an appropriation even with the consent of V and
the deception of D.
> R v Hinks (2000): There is still an appropriation even with the consent of V and no deception of D.
Property s4(1): Property includes money and all other property real or personal, including things in action and other
intangible property.
Money: Coins and banknotes of any currency.
Real Property: Land or buildings.
Personal Property: All moveable items.
Things In Action: A right which can be enforced against another person by action in law.
Other Intangible Property: Other rights which have no physical presence.
R v Kelly (1998): Body parts can be stolen.
Additional Cases:
> Oxford v Moss (1979): Information/knowledge is not property.
s1 Theft Act 1968 Dishonestly appropriating property belonging to another with the
intention of permanently depriving the other of it.
Actus Reus Explanation
Appropriation s3(1): Amounts appropriation to any assumption by a person of the rights of an owner.
R v Morris (1983): There does not have to be an assumption of all the rights of an owner.
Additional Cases:
> Lawrence v MPC (1972)/R v Gomez (1993): There is still an appropriation even with the consent of V and
the deception of D.
> R v Hinks (2000): There is still an appropriation even with the consent of V and no deception of D.
Property s4(1): Property includes money and all other property real or personal, including things in action and other
intangible property.
Money: Coins and banknotes of any currency.
Real Property: Land or buildings.
Personal Property: All moveable items.
Things In Action: A right which can be enforced against another person by action in law.
Other Intangible Property: Other rights which have no physical presence.
R v Kelly (1998): Body parts can be stolen.
Additional Cases:
> Oxford v Moss (1979): Information/knowledge is not property.
