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- 1.1English Legal System And Its Context: Legal Systems Around The World – Civil Law (Codified), Common Law, Customary Law, Religious Law, Mixed Legal Systems (Copy)
- 1.2English Legal System And Its Context: Adversarial And Inquisitorial Systems (Copy)
- 1.3English Legal System And Its Context: The Rule Of Law And Its Application To Law Making, The Legal System And Substantive Law (Copy)
- 1.4English Legal System And Its Context: The Difference Between Civil And Criminal Law (Copy)
- 1.5English Legal System And Its Context: The Relationship Between Law And Morality (Copy)
- 1.6English Legal System And Its Context: Law And Justice (Copy)
- 1.7English Legal System And Its Context: The Role Of Law In Society (Copy)
- 1.8English Legal System And Its Context: The Importance Of Fault In Civil And Criminal Law (Copy)
- 1.9Parliamentary Law Making: The Legislative Process From Green Paper To Royal Assent, Role Of The House Of Commons And The House Of Lords In The Process, Different Types Of Bill (Copy)
- 1.10Parliamentary Law Making: Parliamentary Supremacy (Copy)
- 1.11Parliamentary Law Making: Influences On Parliament – Political Pressure, Public Opinion, Pressure Groups, Media (Copy)
- 1.12Parliamentary Law Making: The Role And Composition Of The Law Commission (Copy)
- 1.13Delegated Legislation: Types Of Delegated Legislation – Orders In Council, Statutory Instruments And Bylaws (Copy)
- 1.14Delegated Legislation: The Legislative And Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (Copy)
- 1.15Delegated Legislation: Parliamentary Controls On Delegated Legislation – Pre-Drafting Consultation, Scrutiny Committees, Affirmative And Negative Resolution (Copy)
- 1.16Delegated Legislation: Court Controls On Delegated Legislation – Judicial Review, Locus Standi, Procedural Ultra Vires, Substantive Ultra Vires, And Unreasonableness (Copy)
- 1.17Statutory Interpretation: The Common Law Rules Of Interpretation – Literal, Golden, Mischief, And Purposive Approach (Copy)
- 1.18Statutory Interpretation: Rules Of Language – Ejusdem Generis, Expressio Unius Exclusio Alterius, Noscitur A Sociis (Copy)
- 1.19Statutory Interpretation: Intrinsic Aids To Interpretation – Preamble, Long And Short Titles, Headings, Schedules, Marginal Notes, Interpretation Sections (Copy)
- 1.20Statutory Interpretation: Extrinsic Aids To Interpretation – Previous Acts On The Same Topic, Earlier Case Law, The Historical Setting, Dictionaries Of The Time, Hansard, Reports Of Law Reform Bodies, International Treaties (Copy)
- 1.21Statutory Interpretation: The Impact Of European Union Law And Of The Human Rights Act 1998 On Statutory Interpretation (Copy)
- 1.22Judicial Precedent: The Doctrine Of Judicial Precedent (Copy)
- 1.23Judicial Precedent: Ratio Decidendi, Obiter Dicta And Law Reporting (Copy)
- 1.24Judicial Precedent: Binding, Original And Persuasive Precedents (Copy)
- 1.25Judicial Precedent: The Hierarchy Of The Courts (Copy)
- 1.26Judicial Precedent: The Supreme Court And Use Of The Practice Statement (Copy)
- 1.27Judicial Precedent: The Court Of Appeal And The Exceptions In Young V Bristol Aeroplane Co (1944) (Copy)
- 1.28Judicial Precedent: Avoidance Techniques – Overruling, Reversing And Distinguishing (Copy)
- 1.29Civil Courts And Civil Process: Role And Jurisdiction Of Magistrates’ Court, County Court, High Court, Court Of Appeal, Supreme Court (Copy)
- 1.30Civil Courts And Civil Process: The Woolf Reforms (Copy)
- 1.31Civil Courts And Civil Process: Pre-Trial Procedures (Copy)
- 1.32Civil Courts And Civil Process: Allocation Of Cases – Small Claims, Fast And Multi-Track (Copy)
- 1.33Civil Courts And Civil Process: Appeals (Copy)
- 1.34Alternative Methods Of Dispute Resolution: Negotiation, Conciliation And Mediation (Copy)
- 1.35Alternative Methods Of Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Arbitration Act 1996, Scott V Avery Clauses (Copy)
- 1.36Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Role And Jurisdiction Of Magistrates’ Court And Crown Court (Copy)
- 1.37Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Classification Of Criminal Offences – Summary, Triable Either Way And Indictable (Copy)
- 1.38Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Pre-Trial Process For Summary, Triable Either Way And Indictable Offences (Copy)
- 1.39Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Appeals (Copy)
- 1.40Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Police Bail – Police And Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), Criminal Justice And Public Order Act 1994 (Copy)
- 1.41Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Bail From The Court – Bail Act 1976 (Copy)
- 1.42Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Factors And Conditions For Bail (Copy)
- 1.43Police Powers: Stop And Search – Ss1–7 Police And Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE); PACE Code A; Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971; Terrorism Act 2000 (Copy)
- 1.44Police Powers: Arrest – S24 PACE, As Amended By Serious Organised Crime And Police Act 2005; PACE Code G (Copy)
- 1.45Police Powers: Detention Of Suspects At Police Stations – Time Limits (Ss34–46 PACE; PACE Code C); Rights Of The Detained Person (S56 PACE; PACE Code C); Appropriate Adult (PACE Code C); Interviews (S60 And S60A PACE; PACE Codes E And F) (Copy)
- 1.46Police Powers: Treatment Of Suspects At Police Stations – Searches (S54 And S55 PACE; PACE Code C); Fingerprints (S61 PACE); Samples (S62 And S63 PACE); Physical Conditions Of Interview Room (PACE Code C); Role Of The Custody Officer (PACE Code C) (Copy)
- 1.47Police Powers: Impact Of The Breach Of These Rules – Statements Obtained Through Oppression (S76 PACE); Exclusion Of Evidence (S78 PACE) (Copy)
- 1.48The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Qualifications (Copy)
- 1.49The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Selection And Appointment (Copy)
- 1.50The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Role (Copy)
- 1.51The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Training (Copy)
- 1.52The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Retirement And Removal (Copy)
- 1.53The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Independence (Copy)
- 1.54Legal Professionals: Barristers, Solicitors And Legal Executives (Copy)
- 1.55Legal Professionals: Qualifications (Copy)
- 1.56Legal Professionals: Training (Copy)
- 1.57Legal Professionals: Role (Copy)
- 1.58Legal Professionals: Regulation – The Bar Council, Bar Standards Board, The Law Society, Solicitors Regulation Authority, Legal Ombudsman (Copy)
- 1.59Lay Personnel: Role Of Lay Magistrates In Civil And Criminal Cases (Copy)
- 1.60Lay Personnel: Qualifications (Copy)
- 1.61Lay Personnel: Selection And Appointment (Copy)
- 1.62Lay Personnel: Training (Copy)
- 1.63Lay Personnel: Jury Role In Criminal Courts (Copy)
- 1.64Lay Personnel: Qualifications For Jury Service (Copy)
- 1.65Lay Personnel: Vetting And Challenges (Copy)
- 1.66Lay Personnel: Alternatives To The Use Of The Jury (Copy)
- 1.67Actus Reus: Actus Reus As The Conduct Element Of A Crime (Copy)
- 1.68Actus Reus: Actus Reus By Omission (Copy)
- 1.69Actus Reus: Causation (Copy)
- 1.70Mens Rea: Mens Rea As The Mental Element Of A Crime (Copy)
- 1.71Mens Rea: Intention – Direct And Indirect/Oblique (Copy)
- 1.72Mens Rea: Recklessness (Copy)
- 1.73Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S2 – Dishonesty (Copy)
- 1.74Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S3 – Appropriation (Copy)
- 1.75Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S4 – Property (Copy)
- 1.76Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S5 – Belonging To Another (Copy)
- 1.77Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S6 – Intention To Permanently Deprive (Copy)
- 1.78Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S7 – Sentencing (Copy)
- 1.79Robbery As Defined In S8 Theft Act 1968: Actus Reus (Copy)
- 1.80Robbery As Defined In S8 Theft Act 1968: Mens Rea (Copy)
- 1.81Robbery As Defined In S8 Theft Act 1968: Sentencing (Copy)
- 1.82Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968: S9(1)(a) And (2) – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 1.83Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968: S9(1)(b) – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 1.84Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968: S9(3) – Sentencing (Copy)
- 1.85Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968: S9(4) – A Building (Copy)
- 1.86Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968: Aggravated Burglary As Defined In S10 Theft Act 1968 (Copy)
- 1.87Blackmail As Defined In S21 Theft Act 1968: Actus Reus (Copy)
- 1.88Blackmail As Defined In S21 Theft Act 1968: Mens Rea (Copy)
- 1.89Blackmail As Defined In S21 Theft Act 1968: Sentencing (Copy)
- 1.90Handling Stolen Goods As Defined In S22 Theft Act 1968: Actus Reus (Copy)
- 1.91Handling Stolen Goods As Defined In S22 Theft Act 1968: Mens Rea (Copy)
- 1.92Handling Stolen Goods As Defined In S22 Theft Act 1968: Sentencing (Copy)
- 1.93Making Off Without Payment As Defined In S3 Theft Act 1978: Actus Reus (Copy)
- 1.94Making Off Without Payment As Defined In S3 Theft Act 1978: Mens Rea (Copy)
- 1.95Making Off Without Payment As Defined In S3 Theft Act 1978: S4 – Sentencing (Copy)
- 1.96Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971: S1 – Destroying Or Damaging Property – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 1.97Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971: S2 – Threats To Destroy Or Damage Property – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 1.98Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971: S3 – Possessing Anything With Intent To Destroy Or Damage Property – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 1.99Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971: S4 – Sentencing (Copy)
- 1.100Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971: S5 – ‘Without Lawful Excuse’ (Copy)
- 1.101Fraud As Defined In The Fraud Act 2006: S2 – Fraud By False Representation – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 1.102Fraud As Defined In The Fraud Act 2006: S3 – Fraud By Failing To Disclose Information – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 1.103Fraud As Defined In The Fraud Act 2006: S11 – Obtaining Services Dishonestly – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 1.104Fraud As Defined In The Fraud Act 2006: S4 – Fraud By Abuse Of Position – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 1.105Adult Offenders: Types Of Sentence – Custodial, Community, Fines And Discharges (Copy)
- 1.106Adult Offenders: Factors In Sentencing (Copy)
- 1.107Young Offenders: Types Of Sentence – Custodial And Community, Parental Responsibility (Copy)
- 1.108Young Offenders: Factors In Sentencing (Copy)
- 1.109Aims Of Sentencing – What Sentences Are Trying To Achieve: Adult Offenders (Copy)
- 1.110Aims Of Sentencing – What Sentences Are Trying To Achieve: Young Offenders (Copy)
- Notes (Rearranged Version)Notes Arranged In A Different Style For Preparation Ease22
- 2.1English Legal System And Its Context (Copy)
- 2.2Parliamentary Law Making (Copy)
- 2.3Delegated Legislation (Copy)
- 2.4Statutory Interpretation (Copy)
- 2.5Judicial Precedent (Copy)
- 2.6Civil Courts And Civil Process (Copy)
- 2.7Alternative Methods of Dispute Resolution (Copy)
- 2.8Criminal Courts And Criminal Process (Copy)
- 2.9Police Powers (Copy)
- 2.10The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges (Copy)
- 2.11Legal Professionals (Copy)
- 2.12Lay Personnel (Copy)
- 2.13Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 2.14Theft As Defined In s1 Theft Act 1968 (Copy)
- 2.15Robbery As Defined In S8 Theft Act 1968 (Copy)
- 2.16Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968 (Copy)
- 2.17Blackmail As Defined In S21 Theft Act 1968 (Copy)
- 2.18Handling Stolen Goods As Defined In S22 Theft Act 1968 (Copy)
- 2.19Making Off Without Payment As Defined In S3 Theft Act 1978 (Copy)
- 2.20Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971 (Copy)
- 2.21Fraud As Defined In The Fraud Act 2006 (Copy)
- 2.22Adult Offenders | Young Offenders | Aims of Sentencing (Copy)
- Case Precedents & Statutes Sheet109
- 3.1English Legal System And Its Context: Legal Systems Around The World – Civil Law (Codified), Common Law, Customary Law, Religious Law, Mixed Legal Systems (Copy)
- 3.2English Legal System And Its Context: Adversarial And Inquisitorial Systems (Copy)
- 3.3English Legal System And Its Context: The Rule Of Law And Its Application To Law Making, The Legal System And Substantive Law (Copy)
- 3.4English Legal System And Its Context: The Difference Between Civil And Criminal Law (Copy)
- 3.5English Legal System And Its Context: The Relationship Between Law And Morality (Copy)
- 3.6English Legal System And Its Context: Law And Justice (Copy)
- 3.7English Legal System And Its Context: The Role Of Law In Society (Copy)
- 3.8English Legal System And Its Context: The Importance Of Fault In Civil And Criminal Law (Copy)
- 3.9Parliamentary Law Making: The Legislative Process From Green Paper To Royal Assent, Role Of The House Of Commons And The House Of Lords In The Process, Different Types Of Bill (Copy)
- 3.10Parliamentary Law Making: Parliamentary Supremacy (Copy)
- 3.11Parliamentary Law Making: Influences On Parliament – Political Pressure, Public Opinion, Pressure Groups, Media (Copy)
- 3.12Parliamentary Law Making: The Role And Composition Of The Law Commission (Copy)
- 3.13Delegated Legislation: Types Of Delegated Legislation – Orders In Council, Statutory Instruments And Bylaws (Copy)
- 3.14Delegated Legislation: The Legislative And Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (Copy)
- 3.15Delegated Legislation: Parliamentary Controls On Delegated Legislation – Pre-Drafting Consultation, Scrutiny Committees, Affirmative And Negative Resolution (Copy)
- 3.16Delegated Legislation: Court Controls On Delegated Legislation – Judicial Review, Locus Standi, Procedural Ultra Vires, Substantive Ultra Vires, And Unreasonableness (Copy)
- 3.17Statutory Interpretation: The Common Law Rules Of Interpretation – Literal, Golden, Mischief, And Purposive Approach (Copy)
- 3.18Statutory Interpretation: Rules Of Language – Ejusdem Generis, Expressio Unius Exclusio Alterius, Noscitur A Sociis (Copy)
- 3.19Statutory Interpretation: Intrinsic Aids To Interpretation – Preamble, Long And Short Titles, Headings, Schedules, Marginal Notes, Interpretation Sections (Copy)
- 3.20Statutory Interpretation: Extrinsic Aids To Interpretation – Previous Acts On The Same Topic, Earlier Case Law, The Historical Setting, Dictionaries Of The Time, Hansard, Reports Of Law Reform Bodies, International Treaties (Copy)
- 3.21Statutory Interpretation: The Impact Of European Union Law And Of The Human Rights Act 1998 On Statutory Interpretation (Copy)
- 3.22Judicial Precedent: The Doctrine Of Judicial Precedent (Copy)
- 3.23Judicial Precedent: Ratio Decidendi, Obiter Dicta And Law Reporting (Copy)
- 3.24Judicial Precedent: Binding, Original And Persuasive Precedents (Copy)
- 3.25Judicial Precedent: The Hierarchy Of The Courts (Copy)
- 3.26Judicial Precedent: The Supreme Court And Use Of The Practice Statement (Copy)
- 3.27Judicial Precedent: The Court Of Appeal And The Exceptions In Young V Bristol Aeroplane Co (1944) (Copy)
- 3.28Judicial Precedent: Avoidance Techniques – Overruling, Reversing And Distinguishing (Copy)
- 3.29Civil Courts And Civil Process: Role And Jurisdiction Of Magistrates’ Court, County Court, High Court, Court Of Appeal, Supreme Court (Copy)
- 3.30Civil Courts And Civil Process: The Woolf Reforms (Copy)
- 3.31Civil Courts And Civil Process: Pre-Trial Procedures (Copy)
- 3.32Civil Courts And Civil Process: Allocation Of Cases – Small Claims, Fast And Multi-Track (Copy)
- 3.33Civil Courts And Civil Process: Appeals (Copy)
- 3.34Alternative Methods Of Dispute Resolution: Negotiation, Conciliation And Mediation (Copy)
- 3.35Alternative Methods Of Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Arbitration Act 1996, Scott V Avery Clauses (Copy)
- 3.36Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Role And Jurisdiction Of Magistrates’ Court And Crown Court (Copy)
- 3.37Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Classification Of Criminal Offences – Summary, Triable Either Way And Indictable (Copy)
- 3.38Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Pre-Trial Process For Summary, Triable Either Way And Indictable Offences (Copy)
- 3.39Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Appeals (Copy)
- 3.40Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Police Bail – Police And Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), Criminal Justice And Public Order Act 1994 (Copy)
- 3.41Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Bail From The Court – Bail Act 1976 (Copy)
- 3.42Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Factors And Conditions For Bail (Copy)
- 3.43Police Powers: Stop And Search – Ss1–7 Police And Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE); PACE Code A; Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971; Terrorism Act 2000 (Copy)
- 3.44Police Powers: Arrest – S24 PACE, As Amended By Serious Organised Crime And Police Act 2005; PACE Code G (Copy)
- 3.45Police Powers: Detention Of Suspects At Police Stations – Time Limits (Ss34–46 PACE; PACE Code C); Rights Of The Detained Person (S56 PACE; PACE Code C); Appropriate Adult (PACE Code C); Interviews (S60 And S60A PACE; PACE Codes E And F) (Copy)
- 3.46Police Powers: Treatment Of Suspects At Police Stations – Searches (S54 And S55 PACE; PACE Code C); Fingerprints (S61 PACE); Samples (S62 And S63 PACE); Physical Conditions Of Interview Room (PACE Code C); Role Of The Custody Officer (PACE Code C) (Copy)
- 3.47Police Powers: Impact Of The Breach Of These Rules – Statements Obtained Through Oppression (S76 PACE); Exclusion Of Evidence (S78 PACE) (Copy)
- 3.48The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Selection And Appointment (Copy)
- 3.49The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Role (Copy)
- 3.50The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Training (Copy)
- 3.51The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Retirement And Removal (Copy)
- 3.52The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Independence (Copy)
- 3.53Legal Professionals: Barristers, Solicitors And Legal Executives (Copy)
- 3.54Legal Professionals: Qualifications (Copy)
- 3.55Legal Professionals: Training (Copy)
- 3.56Legal Professionals: Role (Copy)
- 3.57Legal Professionals: Regulation – The Bar Council, Bar Standards Board, The Law Society, Solicitors Regulation Authority, Legal Ombudsman (Copy)
- 3.58Lay Personnel: Role Of Lay Magistrates In Civil And Criminal Cases (Copy)
- 3.59Lay Personnel: Qualifications (Copy)
- 3.60Lay Personnel: Selection And Appointment (Copy)
- 3.61Lay Personnel: Training (Copy)
- 3.62Lay Personnel: Jury Role In Criminal Courts (Copy)
- 3.63Lay Personnel: Qualifications For Jury Service (Copy)
- 3.64Lay Personnel: Vetting And Challenges (Copy)
- 3.65Lay Personnel: Alternatives To The Use Of The Jury (Copy)
- 3.66Actus Reus: Actus Reus As The Conduct Element Of A Crime (Copy)
- 3.67Actus Reus: Actus Reus By Omission (Copy)
- 3.68Actus Reus: Causation (Copy)
- 3.69Mens Rea: Mens Rea As The Mental Element Of A Crime (Copy)
- 3.70Mens Rea: Intention – Direct And Indirect/Oblique (Copy)
- 3.71Mens Rea: Recklessness (Copy)
- 3.72Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S2 – Dishonesty (Copy)
- 3.73Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S3 – Appropriation (Copy)
- 3.74Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S4 – Property (Copy)
- 3.75Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S5 – Belonging To Another (Copy)
- 3.76Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S6 – Intention To Permanently Deprive (Copy)
- 3.77Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S7 – Sentencing (Copy)
- 3.78Robbery As Defined In S8 Theft Act 1968: Actus Reus (Copy)
- 3.79Robbery As Defined In S8 Theft Act 1968: Mens Rea (Copy)
- 3.80Robbery As Defined In S8 Theft Act 1968: Sentencing (Copy)
- 3.81Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968: S9(1)(a) And (2) – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 3.82Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968: S9(1)(b) – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 3.83Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968: S9(3) – Sentencing (Copy)
- 3.84Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968: S9(4) – A Building (Copy)
- 3.85Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968: Aggravated Burglary As Defined In S10 Theft Act 1968 (Copy)
- 3.86Blackmail As Defined In S21 Theft Act 1968: Actus Reus (Copy)
- 3.87Blackmail As Defined In S21 Theft Act 1968: Mens Rea (Copy)
- 3.88Blackmail As Defined In S21 Theft Act 1968: Sentencing (Copy)
- 3.89Handling Stolen Goods As Defined In S22 Theft Act 1968: Actus Reus (Copy)
- 3.90Handling Stolen Goods As Defined In S22 Theft Act 1968: Mens Rea (Copy)
- 3.91Handling Stolen Goods As Defined In S22 Theft Act 1968: Sentencing (Copy)
- 3.92Making Off Without Payment As Defined In S3 Theft Act 1978: Actus Reus (Copy)
- 3.93Making Off Without Payment As Defined In S3 Theft Act 1978: Mens Rea (Copy)
- 3.94Making Off Without Payment As Defined In S3 Theft Act 1978: S4 – Sentencing (Copy)
- 3.95Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971: S1 – Destroying Or Damaging Property – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 3.96Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971: S2 – Threats To Destroy Or Damage Property – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 3.97Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971: S3 – Possessing Anything With Intent To Destroy Or Damage Property – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 3.98Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971: S4 – Sentencing (Copy)
- 3.99Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971: S5 – ‘Without Lawful Excuse’ (Copy)
- 3.100Fraud As Defined In The Fraud Act 2006: S2 – Fraud By False Representation – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 3.101Fraud As Defined In The Fraud Act 2006: S3 – Fraud By Failing To Disclose Information – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 3.102Fraud As Defined In The Fraud Act 2006: S11 – Obtaining Services Dishonestly – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 3.103Fraud As Defined In The Fraud Act 2006: S4 – Fraud By Abuse Of Position – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 3.104Adult Offenders: Types Of Sentence – Custodial, Community, Fines And Discharges (Copy)
- 3.105Adult Offenders: Factors In Sentencing (Copy)
- 3.106Young Offenders: Types Of Sentence – Custodial And Community, Parental Responsibility (Copy)
- 3.107Young Offenders: Factors In Sentencing (Copy)
- 3.108Aims Of Sentencing – What Sentences Are Trying To Achieve: Adult Offenders (Copy)
- 3.109Aims Of Sentencing – What Sentences Are Trying To Achieve: Young Offenders (Copy)
- Cheat SheetsPractice Questions/ Exams Based Both On Actual Exam Pattern And On Topical Content To Boost Preparation And Improve Performance109
- 4.1English Legal System And Its Context: Legal Systems Around The World – Civil Law (Codified), Common Law, Customary Law, Religious Law, Mixed Legal Systems (Copy)
- 4.2English Legal System And Its Context: Adversarial And Inquisitorial Systems (Copy)
- 4.3English Legal System And Its Context: The Rule Of Law And Its Application To Law Making, The Legal System And Substantive Law (Copy)
- 4.4English Legal System And Its Context: The Difference Between Civil And Criminal Law (Copy)
- 4.5English Legal System And Its Context: The Relationship Between Law And Morality (Copy)
- 4.6English Legal System And Its Context: Law And Justice (Copy)
- 4.7English Legal System And Its Context: The Role Of Law In Society (Copy)
- 4.8English Legal System And Its Context: The Importance Of Fault In Civil And Criminal Law (Copy)
- 4.9Parliamentary Law Making: The Legislative Process From Green Paper To Royal Assent, Role Of The House Of Commons And The House Of Lords In The Process, Different Types Of Bill (Copy)
- 4.10Parliamentary Law Making: Parliamentary Supremacy (Copy)
- 4.11Parliamentary Law Making: Influences On Parliament – Political Pressure, Public Opinion, Pressure Groups, Media (Copy)
- 4.12Parliamentary Law Making: The Role And Composition Of The Law Commission (Copy)
- 4.13Delegated Legislation: Types Of Delegated Legislation – Orders In Council, Statutory Instruments And Bylaws (Copy)
- 4.14Delegated Legislation: The Legislative And Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (Copy)
- 4.15Delegated Legislation: Parliamentary Controls On Delegated Legislation – Pre-Drafting Consultation, Scrutiny Committees, Affirmative And Negative Resolution (Copy)
- 4.16Delegated Legislation: Court Controls On Delegated Legislation – Judicial Review, Locus Standi, Procedural Ultra Vires, Substantive Ultra Vires, And Unreasonableness (Copy)
- 4.17Statutory Interpretation: The Common Law Rules Of Interpretation – Literal, Golden, Mischief, And Purposive Approach (Copy)
- 4.18Statutory Interpretation: Rules Of Language – Ejusdem Generis, Expressio Unius Exclusio Alterius, Noscitur A Sociis (Copy)
- 4.19Statutory Interpretation: Intrinsic Aids To Interpretation – Preamble, Long And Short Titles, Headings, Schedules, Marginal Notes, Interpretation Sections (Copy)
- 4.20Statutory Interpretation: Extrinsic Aids To Interpretation – Previous Acts On The Same Topic, Earlier Case Law, The Historical Setting, Dictionaries Of The Time, Hansard, Reports Of Law Reform Bodies, International Treaties (Copy)
- 4.21Statutory Interpretation: The Impact Of European Union Law And Of The Human Rights Act 1998 On Statutory Interpretation (Copy)
- 4.22Judicial Precedent: The Doctrine Of Judicial Precedent (Copy)
- 4.23Judicial Precedent: Ratio Decidendi, Obiter Dicta And Law Reporting (Copy)
- 4.24Judicial Precedent: Binding, Original And Persuasive Precedents (Copy)
- 4.25Judicial Precedent: The Hierarchy Of The Courts (Copy)
- 4.26Judicial Precedent: The Supreme Court And Use Of The Practice Statement (Copy)
- 4.27Judicial Precedent: The Court Of Appeal And The Exceptions In Young V Bristol Aeroplane Co (1944) (Copy)
- 4.28Judicial Precedent: Avoidance Techniques – Overruling, Reversing And Distinguishing (Copy)
- 4.29Civil Courts And Civil Process: Role And Jurisdiction Of Magistrates’ Court, County Court, High Court, Court Of Appeal, Supreme Court (Copy)
- 4.30Civil Courts And Civil Process: The Woolf Reforms (Copy)
- 4.31Civil Courts And Civil Process: Pre-Trial Procedures (Copy)
- 4.32Civil Courts And Civil Process: Allocation Of Cases – Small Claims, Fast And Multi-Track (Copy)
- 4.33Civil Courts And Civil Process: Appeals (Copy)
- 4.34Alternative Methods Of Dispute Resolution: Negotiation, Conciliation And Mediation (Copy)
- 4.35Alternative Methods Of Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Arbitration Act 1996, Scott V Avery Clauses (Copy)
- 4.36Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Role And Jurisdiction Of Magistrates’ Court And Crown Court (Copy)
- 4.37Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Classification Of Criminal Offences – Summary, Triable Either Way And Indictable (Copy)
- 4.38Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Pre-Trial Process For Summary, Triable Either Way And Indictable Offences (Copy)
- 4.39Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Appeals (Copy)
- 4.40Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Police Bail – Police And Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), Criminal Justice And Public Order Act 1994 (Copy)
- 4.41Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Bail From The Court – Bail Act 1976 (Copy)
- 4.42Criminal Courts And Criminal Process: Factors And Conditions For Bail (Copy)
- 4.43Police Powers: Stop And Search – Ss1–7 Police And Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE); PACE Code A; Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971; Terrorism Act 2000 (Copy)
- 4.44Police Powers: Arrest – S24 PACE, As Amended By Serious Organised Crime And Police Act 2005; PACE Code G (Copy)
- 4.45Police Powers: Detention Of Suspects At Police Stations – Time Limits (Ss34–46 PACE; PACE Code C); Rights Of The Detained Person (S56 PACE; PACE Code C); Appropriate Adult (PACE Code C); Interviews (S60 And S60A PACE; PACE Codes E And F) (Copy)
- 4.46Police Powers: Treatment Of Suspects At Police Stations – Searches (S54 And S55 PACE; PACE Code C); Fingerprints (S61 PACE); Samples (S62 And S63 PACE); Physical Conditions Of Interview Room (PACE Code C); Role Of The Custody Officer (PACE Code C) (Copy)
- 4.47Police Powers: Impact Of The Breach Of These Rules – Statements Obtained Through Oppression (S76 PACE); Exclusion Of Evidence (S78 PACE) (Copy)
- 4.48The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Selection And Appointment (Copy)
- 4.49The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Role (Copy)
- 4.50The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Training (Copy)
- 4.51The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Retirement And Removal (Copy)
- 4.52The Judiciary – Superior And Inferior Judges: Independence (Copy)
- 4.53Legal Professionals: Barristers, Solicitors And Legal Executives (Copy)
- 4.54Legal Professionals: Qualifications (Copy)
- 4.55Legal Professionals: Training (Copy)
- 4.56Legal Professionals: Role (Copy)
- 4.57Legal Professionals: Regulation – The Bar Council, Bar Standards Board, The Law Society, Solicitors Regulation Authority, Legal Ombudsman (Copy)
- 4.58Lay Personnel: Role Of Lay Magistrates In Civil And Criminal Cases (Copy)
- 4.59Lay Personnel: Qualifications (Copy)
- 4.60Lay Personnel: Selection And Appointment (Copy)
- 4.61Lay Personnel: Training (Copy)
- 4.62Lay Personnel: Jury Role In Criminal Courts (Copy)
- 4.63Lay Personnel: Qualifications For Jury Service (Copy)
- 4.64Lay Personnel: Vetting And Challenges (Copy)
- 4.65Lay Personnel: Alternatives To The Use Of The Jury (Copy)
- 4.66Actus Reus: Actus Reus As The Conduct Element Of A Crime (Copy)
- 4.67Actus Reus: Actus Reus By Omission (Copy)
- 4.68Actus Reus: Causation (Copy)
- 4.69Mens Rea: Mens Rea As The Mental Element Of A Crime (Copy)
- 4.70Mens Rea: Intention – Direct And Indirect/Oblique (Copy)
- 4.71Mens Rea: Recklessness (Copy)
- 4.72Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S2 – Dishonesty (Copy)
- 4.73Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S3 – Appropriation (Copy)
- 4.74Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S4 – Property (Copy)
- 4.75Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S5 – Belonging To Another (Copy)
- 4.76Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S6 – Intention To Permanently Deprive (Copy)
- 4.77Theft As Defined In S1 Theft Act 1968: S7 – Sentencing (Copy)
- 4.78Robbery As Defined In S8 Theft Act 1968: Actus Reus (Copy)
- 4.79Robbery As Defined In S8 Theft Act 1968: Mens Rea (Copy)
- 4.80Robbery As Defined In S8 Theft Act 1968: Sentencing (Copy)
- 4.81Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968: S9(1)(a) And (2) – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 4.82Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968: S9(1)(b) – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 4.83Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968: S9(3) – Sentencing (Copy)
- 4.84Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968: S9(4) – A Building (Copy)
- 4.85Burglary As Defined In S9 Theft Act 1968: Aggravated Burglary As Defined In S10 Theft Act 1968 (Copy)
- 4.86Blackmail As Defined In S21 Theft Act 1968: Actus Reus (Copy)
- 4.87Blackmail As Defined In S21 Theft Act 1968: Mens Rea (Copy)
- 4.88Blackmail As Defined In S21 Theft Act 1968: Sentencing (Copy)
- 4.89Handling Stolen Goods As Defined In S22 Theft Act 1968: Actus Reus (Copy)
- 4.90Handling Stolen Goods As Defined In S22 Theft Act 1968: Mens Rea (Copy)
- 4.91Handling Stolen Goods As Defined In S22 Theft Act 1968: Sentencing (Copy)
- 4.92Making Off Without Payment As Defined In S3 Theft Act 1978: Actus Reus (Copy)
- 4.93Making Off Without Payment As Defined In S3 Theft Act 1978: Mens Rea (Copy)
- 4.94Making Off Without Payment As Defined In S3 Theft Act 1978: S4 – Sentencing (Copy)
- 4.95Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971: S1 – Destroying Or Damaging Property – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 4.96Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971: S2 – Threats To Destroy Or Damage Property – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 4.97Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971: S3 – Possessing Anything With Intent To Destroy Or Damage Property – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 4.98Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971: S4 – Sentencing (Copy)
- 4.99Criminal Damage As Defined In Criminal Damage Act 1971: S5 – ‘Without Lawful Excuse’ (Copy)
- 4.100Fraud As Defined In The Fraud Act 2006: S2 – Fraud By False Representation – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 4.101Fraud As Defined In The Fraud Act 2006: S3 – Fraud By Failing To Disclose Information – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 4.102Fraud As Defined In The Fraud Act 2006: S11 – Obtaining Services Dishonestly – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 4.103Fraud As Defined In The Fraud Act 2006: S4 – Fraud By Abuse Of Position – Actus Reus And Mens Rea (Copy)
- 4.104Adult Offenders: Types Of Sentence – Custodial, Community, Fines And Discharges (Copy)
- 4.105Adult Offenders: Factors In Sentencing (Copy)
- 4.106Young Offenders: Types Of Sentence – Custodial And Community, Parental Responsibility (Copy)
- 4.107Young Offenders: Factors In Sentencing (Copy)
- 4.108Aims Of Sentencing – What Sentences Are Trying To Achieve: Adult Offenders (Copy)
- 4.109Aims Of Sentencing – What Sentences Are Trying To Achieve: Young Offenders (Copy)
Robbery As Defined In S8 Theft Act 1968: Actus Reus (Copy)
Robbery As Defined In s8 Theft Act 1968: Actus Reus
(England And Wales — Statutes & Case Law Only — Tabular, Quick-Revision, Examiner-Focused)
Statutory Definition Of Robbery (Actus Reus Element)
| Statute | Provision | Legal Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Theft Act 1968 s8(1) | Robbery = theft and force or threat of force | Robbery is aggravated theft |
“A person is guilty of robbery if he steals, and immediately before or at the time of doing so, and in order to do so, he uses force on any person or puts or seeks to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force.”
Core Actus Reus Elements Of Robbery
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Theft | All elements of theft under s1 TA 1968 |
| Force | Actual force or threat of force |
| Timing | Immediately before or at the time of theft |
| Purpose | Force used in order to steal |
- All elements must be satisfied
- Absence of force = theft only, not robbery
Theft As A Precondition (Actus Reus Link)
| Authority | Principle | Examiner Focus |
|---|---|---|
| s8 Theft Act 1968 | Theft must be proved first | Robbery cannot exist independently |
| R v Robinson (1977) | No theft → no robbery | Honest belief negates robbery |
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Meaning Of “Force” In Robbery
Level Of Force Required
| Case | Facts | Principle |
|---|---|---|
| R v Dawson and James (1976) | Pushed victim, took wallet | Minimal force sufficient |
| R v Clouden (1987) | Tugging basket from victim | Force against property can be force against person |
| R v Hale (1979) | Victim tied up | Clear force |
- Force can be:
- Minimal
- Direct or indirect
- Question of fact for the jury
Force Against The Person (Direct Or Indirect)
| Type | Case | Legal Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Direct force | Dawson & James | Physical contact |
| Indirect force | Clouden | Property attached to person |
- No requirement for injury
- Even momentary force is sufficient
Threat Or Fear Of Force
| Statutory Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| “Puts or seeks to put” | Actual fear not required |
| “Fear of being then and there subjected to force” | Immediate threat |
| Case | Principle |
|---|---|
| R v Taylor (1996) | Silent threat sufficient |
- Victim need not actually feel fear
- Attempt to cause fear is enough
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Timing Requirement: “Immediately Before Or At The Time”
| Case | Facts | Principle |
|---|---|---|
| R v Hale (1979) | Force used during escape | Theft is a continuing act |
| R v Lockley (1995) | Struggle after taking goods | Force at time of theft |
| R v Vincent (2001) | Force used after theft completed | No robbery |
- Theft may be a continuing act
- Force after theft can qualify if theft still ongoing
“In Order To Do So” – Purpose Of Force
| Requirement | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Causal link | Force must facilitate theft |
| Motive irrelevant | Purpose is key |
| Separate violence | Does not qualify |
| Case | Principle |
|---|---|
| R v Robinson (1977) | Force not used to steal |
- Force used:
- To escape may qualify if theft continuing
- For unrelated reasons → no robbery
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Actus Reus Comparison: Theft Vs Robbery
| Element | Theft | Robbery |
|---|---|---|
| Appropriation | Yes | Yes |
| Force | No | Yes |
| Timing | Any | Immediately before or at |
| Severity | Lower | Higher |
Actus Reus Summary Table (Exam Ready)
| Element | Authority | Key Point |
|---|---|---|
| Theft | s8 TA 1968 | Must be proved |
| Force | Dawson & James | Minimal force sufficient |
| Threat | Taylor | Actual fear not required |
| Timing | Hale | Continuing act doctrine |
| Purpose | Robinson | Must be to steal |
Examiner Hotspots
| Issue | Key Authority |
|---|---|
| Minimal force | Dawson & James |
| Force on property | Clouden |
| Timing | Hale |
| Continuing theft | Lockley |
| Purpose of force | Robinson |
Common Examiner Errors
| Error | Correction |
|---|---|
| Assuming injury required | Minimal force sufficient |
| Treating all violence as robbery | Must be to steal |
| Ignoring timing | Strict statutory requirement |
| Forgetting theft element | Robbery depends on theft |
High-Yield Examiner Lines
- “Robbery is theft aggravated by force or threat of force.”
- “Minimal force is sufficient for robbery.”
- “Force may be used immediately before or at the time of theft.”
- “Theft may be a continuing act for the purposes of robbery.”
- “Force must be used in order to steal.”
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia (AYLOTI), World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 7 Distinctions And 11 World Records For Educate A Change AS Level Law Full Scale Course