Proceeding contribution from Andrew Dismore (Labour) in the House of Commons on Friday, 2 December 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Criminal Law (Amendment) (Protection of Property) Bill.
Criminal Law (Amendment) (Protection of Property) Bill
My hon. Friend makes a very interesting point, which relates to the Theft Act. If someone decides to commit a theft at a particular stage, they become a trespasser from the moment they entered the building and could theoretically face the charge of burglary; in practice, they are usually charged with theft. Technically, if they were to jump over the counter and raid the till, I suspect that it would be classed as burglary.
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- 2005-06
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- Crime prevention Crimes against the person Crimes of violence Criminal law Buildings Burglary Criminal liability Firearms Protection Police Prosecutions Property Victims Trespass Self-defence
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- Criminal Law (Amendment) (Protection of Property) Bill 2005-06
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