Burglary, S.231(1)(a), C.A 1961

Question 1

1) E

Answer 1

1) Enters

- Entry is complete when any part of the body of the person or any part of any instrument used by that person is within

Question 2

2) A b OR a s

OR

A p o a b OR a p o a s

Answer 2

2) Any building OR any ship
- any building or structure, permanent or temporary

OR

Any part of any building OR any part of any ship
- part of any building or structure, permanent or temporary

Question 3

3) W/o l a

Answer 3

3) Without lawful authority

- an absence of authority, a person the defendant believes is legally able to give consent

Question 4

4) W i t c a i o i t b

OR

s

Answer 4

4) With intent to commit an imprisonable offence in the building OR ship
- intention to commit an imprisonable offence in the building OR ship

Question 5

Penalty?

Answer 5

10yrs Imprisonment