Theft Act 1968 Quiz aqa book

Under the Theft Act 1968, what is the definition of theft?

• The unauthorized use of property.

• A person is guilty of theft if he or she dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.

• Taking property without the intention to return it.

• Borrowing property without permission.

According to the Theft Act 1968, which of the following is NOT considered as being dishonest?

• Believing that one has a right in law to deprive the other of it.

• Intending to pay for the property at a later date.

• Taking property with the intention of returning it eventually.

• Assuming the rights of an owner without consent.

What does 'appropriation' under the Theft Act 1968 include?

• Only the initial assumption of rights.

• Any assumption of the rights of an owner.

• The act of borrowing property.

• The act of using property without the intent to steal.

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

• Property only includes money and tangible objects.

• Wild animals can be stolen under any circumstances.

• Property includes money, all other property real or personal, and things in action except by trustee or tenant or by severing property from land.

• Mushrooms, fruit, flowers and foliage can be stolen under any circumstances.

When is property considered to belong to another person according to the Theft Act 1968?

• When it is in the physical possession of another person.

• When it is under the control or possession of any proprietary right.

• Only when it is received under an obligation to deal with it in a particular way.

• When it is found and the owner cannot be discovered.

What does 'intention to permanently deprive' imply under the Theft Act 1968?

• Temporarily borrowing property without permission.

• Treating the thing as his or her own to dispose of regardless of the other's rights.

• Using property without the intent to keep it.

• Disposing of property with the intent to return the exact same property.