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Theft Act 1968
c. 60 · 1968 · UK · Criminal
Summary
Defines theft and related dishonesty offences in England and Wales. Section 1 sets out the actus reus and mens rea elements; sections 2 to 6 elaborate on dishonesty, appropriation, property, belonging to another and intention permanently to deprive.
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