Theft Act 1968 Quiz

Under the Theft Act 1968, what is not considered dishonest if the defendant believes which of the following?

• That they have the other's consent

• That they would have the other's consent if the other knew of the appropriation

• That they are legally entitled to deprive the other of it

• That they have a proprietary right in the property

According to the Theft Act 1968, what does 'appropriation' include?

• Only the initial assumption of rights

• Only the later assumption of rights

• Both the initial and later assumption of rights

• Only the transfer of property from one person to another

Which case established that consent given under a 'neutral' meaning is irrelevant to appropriation?

• Ghosh (1982)

• Lawrence (1972)

• Hinks (2000)

• Turner (No. 2) (1972)

What cannot be stolen under the Theft Act 1968 unless it is tamed or in captivity?

• Domestic animals

• Wild animals

• Property received by mistake

• Money

Which of the following is true about property belonging to another under the Theft Act 1968?

• It is limited to property belonging to the legal owner.

• It includes property over which the defendant has a proprietary right.

• It is not limited to property belonging to the legal owner.

• It only includes tangible property.

What must be proven for a defendant to be guilty of theft in terms of the intention to permanently deprive the other of property?

• The defendant must intend to borrow the property.

• The defendant must intend to return the property.

• The defendant must treat the thing as his or her own to dispose of regardless of the other's rights.

• The defendant must have a legal obligation to restore the property.