HANDLING STOLEN GOODS - Section 22 Theft Act 1968

Question 1

What is the definition of Handling Stolen Goods?

Answer 1

A person
Otherwise than in the course of stealing
Knowing or believing them to be stolen goods…
Dishonestly RECEIVES the goods or
Dishonestly undertakes or assists in their RRRD.

Question 2

The dishonest undertaking or assisting in the….

Answer 2

RETENTION

Question 3

The dishonest undertaking or assisting in the….

Answer 3

REMOVAL

Question 4

The dishonest undertaking or assisting in the….

Answer 4

REALISATION

Question 5

The dishonest undertaking or assisting in the….

Answer 5

DISPOSAL

Question 6

What is the Mental Element?

Answer 6

The person must either
know……or……believe that……..
the goods are stolen AND….
must act dishonestly

Question 7

What does ‘GOODS’ include……..

Answer 7

Money and every other description of property except land………

Question 8

What are stolen goods…..

Answer 8

Goods obtained by……..THEFT

Question 9

What are stolen goods…..

Answer 9

Goods obtained by……..FRAUD

Question 10

What are stolen goods…..

Answer 10

Goods obtained by…….BLACKMAIL

Question 11

What are stolen goods…..

Answer 11

including goods stolen abroad

contrary to the law of that country and in circumstances that would be one of these offences in England and Wales

Question 12

What are stolen goods…..

Answer 12

As well as anything which the thief or handler has exchanged the goods for money (Proceeds).

Question 13

Goods ceasing to be stolen goods…

Answer 13

When they have been restored to the owner or person from whom they were stolen

Question 14

Goods ceasing to be stolen goods…

Answer 14

When they are in other lawful possession e.g. Police

Question 15

Goods ceasing to be stolen goods…

Answer 15

When the owner has ceased to have any claim on The goods.

Question 16

What type of offence is Handling Stolen goods

Answer 16

Either - Way offence

Summary - 6m+ or fine
Indictment - 14 years