Burglary section A

Question 1

what section is burglary defined under

Answer 1

Section 9 1 a of the theft act 1968 as the entry of a building or part of a building as a trespasser with intent to steal inflict grievous bodily harm or cause unlawful damage

Question 2

what is the ar of burglary

Answer 2

is the entry of a building or part of a building as a trespasser

Question 3

what does building require

Answer 3

building require permanence B and S v Leathley and can be just part of a building as in WALKINGTON. S.9 4 states that it includes inhabited vehicles or vessels

Question 4

who is a trespasser

Answer 4

someone who enters a building or part of a building without permission Collins it includes entering with permission but then going beyond that permission Smith and Jones

Question 5

when is the Actus reus complete

Answer 5

the actus reus is complete on entry

Question 6

what is the mens rea of burglary section 9 a

Answer 6

the mens rea is intention of subjective recklessness as to entering as a trespasser plus intention at the point of entry to steal or inflict GBH or cause unlawful damage

Question 7

there must be an effective

Answer 7

entry Brown Ryan