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Offences Against Property

Burglary

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Overview

Recall questions on sections 9(1)(a) and 9(1)(b), trespass, entry and the intent each requires.

What you need to know

Answer each one before you reveal it.

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Process

What is the key distinction between s9(1)(a) and s9(1)(b) burglary?

Evaluation

What does effective entry mean for the purposes of burglary?

Key term

What ulterior offences must be intended at entry for s9(1)(a) burglary?

Questions from this subtopic

Each one with the model answer underneath.

  1. 1

    What are the elements of burglary under s9(1)(a) Theft Act 1968?

    Model answer

    Entering a building or part of a building as a trespasser with intent to steal, inflict grievous bodily harm, or commit unlawful damage.

  2. 2

    What ulterior offences must be intended at entry for s9(1)(a) burglary?

    Model answer

    Intent to steal, inflict grievous bodily harm, or commit unlawful damage.

  3. 3

    What is the statutory source for the offence of burglary under s9(1)(b)?

    Model answer

    Section 9(1)(b) of the Theft Act 1968.

  4. 4

    Define burglary under s9(1)(b) of the Theft Act 1968.

    Model answer

    A person commits burglary under s9(1)(b) when, having entered a building or part of a building as a trespasser, they steal or attempt to steal, or inflict or attempt to inflict grievous bodily harm.

  5. 5

    What is the key timing distinction between s9(1)(a) and s9(1)(b) burglary?

    Model answer

    Under s9(1)(b), the defendant must have already entered the building as a trespasser before committing or attempting the specified offence, whereas s9(1)(a) focuses on intent at the point of entry.

  6. 6

    What are the two categories of conduct that can constitute burglary under s9(1)(b)?

    Model answer

    Stealing or attempting to steal, and inflicting or attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm.

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