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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

That is very interesting, because the eminent Professor states that"““A substantial portable structure may be a building but probably not a tent””." Perhaps my hon. Friend should write to Professor Smith to put him right. However, his point arises in a context other than the Theft Act 1968, with which we are concerned today. I am sure that Professor Smith would be very interested to know about the comparison with the Sexual Offences Act 2003, which may give him additional guidance on how to construe the 1968 Act and ultimately this Bill, were it to become law.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
440 c558 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Crime prevention Crimes against the person Crimes of violence Criminal law Buildings Burglary Criminal liability Firearms Protection Police Prosecutions Property Victims Trespass Self-defence
Legislation
Criminal Law (Amendment) (Protection of Property) Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk