Robbery (Paper 1)

Question 1

Robbery consists of theft and

Answer 1

Force

Question 2

Robbery is defined by

Answer 2

Section 8 Theft Act 1968

Question 3

Definition of robbery

Answer 3

D steals and immediately before or at the time of doing so, and in order to do so, he uses force or the threat of force

Question 4

D must have committed a theft in order for there to be a robbery

Answer 4

Robinson

Question 5

Force is given it’s ordinary meaning, and any amount of force is enough

Answer 5

Dawson

Question 6

Ruling from Clouden

Answer 6

Indirect force is enough for a robbery

Question 7

V does not have to be in fear, it is enough that D seeks to put V in fear

Answer 7

B & R v DPP

Question 8

Decision in Hale

Answer 8

Appropriation is a continuing act and as long as force takes place at some point then D is guilty

Question 9

Force must be used in order to steal

Answer 9

Lockley

Question 10

Mens rea of robbery

Answer 10

Mens rea of theft, and the intention to use force or the threat of force