Conditional Intent

Question 1

Case facts of r v Easom

Answer 1

D picked up a handbag and searched through it and put it back without taking anything.
Found not guilty as CA felt no intention of permantley depriving the owner of its content as he was looking for money but there was no money
Also found not guilt of theft

Question 2

Case facts of r v Husseyn

Answer 2

D was hanging around the back of a van but ran off when the police approached.
Convicted of attempting to steal sub aqa equipment but quashed on appeal

Question 3

Why is Easom criticised

Answer 3

Because d had intent to steal if there was anything worth stealing so he should be convicted of attempted theft

Question 4

The decisions made is Easom and Husseyn seems unfair on what grounds

Answer 4

Public policy

Question 5

How have the courts got around the problems presented in Easom and Husseyn.

Answer 5

Introducing conditional intent

Question 6

What does conditional intent mean

Answer 6

D will intent to steal something if there is something worth stealing

Question 7

What did attorney generals reference no 1 and 2 1979 indicate

Answer 7

Conditional intent will do for intention

Question 8

If tried today would Husseyn and Easom be guilty

Answer 8

Yes using conditional intent

Question 9

Cases linked to conditional intent

Answer 9

R v Easom
R v Husseyn
Ag ref no1+2