Editing Theft (section)

=====With the intention of permanently depriving the other of it=====
Section 6 "with the intent to permanently deprive the other of it" is sufficiently flexible to include situations where the property is later returned.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/60|title=Theft Act 1968, 1968 CHAPTER 60|date=Jul 31, 2010|website=UK Legislation|access-date=7 April 2020|quote="...a borrowing or lending of it may amount to so treating it if, but only if, the borrowing or lending is for a period and in circumstances making it equivalent to an outright taking or disposal."}}</ref>

'''Alternative verdict'''

The offense created by section 12(1) of the [[Theft Act 1968]] ([[TWOC]]) is available an [[alternative verdict]] on an indictment for theft.<ref>The [[Theft Act 1968]], section 12(4)</ref>

'''Visiting forces'''

Theft is an [[offence against property]] for the purposes of section 3 of the [[Visiting Forces Act 1952]].<ref>The [[Visiting Forces Act 1952]], section 3(6) and Schedule, [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6and1Eliz2/15-16/67/schedule/paragraph/3 paragraph 3(g)] (as inserted by the [[Theft Act 1968]], Schedule 2, Part III)</ref>

'''Mode of trial and sentence'''

Theft is triable [[Hybrid offence|either way]].<ref>The [[Magistrates' Courts Act 1980]], section 17(1) and Schedule 1, paragraph 28</ref> A person guilty of theft is liable, on conviction on [[indictment]], to imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years,<ref>The [[Theft Act 1968]], section 7</ref> or on [[summary conviction]] to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to a fine not exceeding the [[prescribed sum]], or to both.<ref>The [[Magistrates' Courts Act 1980]], section 32(1)</ref>

'''Aggravated theft'''

The only offence of aggravated theft is [[robbery]], contrary to section 8 of the Theft Act 1968.<ref>Griew, Edward. The Theft Acts 1968 and 1978. Sweet and Maxwell. Fifth Edition. 1986. Paragraph 3-01 at page 79.</ref>

'''Stolen goods'''

For the purposes of the provisions of the Theft Act 1968 which relate to [[stolen goods]], goods obtain in [[England]] or [[Wales]] or elsewhere by [[blackmail]] or [[fraud]] are regarded as stolen, and the words "steal", "theft" and "thief" are construed accordingly.<ref>The [[Theft Act 1968]], [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/60/section/24 section 24(4)] as amended by the [[Fraud Act 2006]]</ref>

Sections 22 to 24 and 26 to 28 of the Theft Act 1968 contain references to stolen goods.

'''Handling stolen goods'''

The offence of [[handling stolen goods]], contrary to section 22(1) of the Theft Act 1968, can only be committed "otherwise than in the course of stealing".<ref>The [[Theft Act 1968]], section 22(1)</ref>

'''Similar or associated offences'''

According to its [[long title|title]], the [[Theft Act 1968]] revises the law as to theft and similar or associated offences. See also the [[Theft Act 1978]].