R v Tyrrell [1894] 1 QB 710 dealt with a legal conundrum regarding the criminal liability of a victim under a specific statutory provision. This case gave rise to the establishment of the victim rule, which holds that a victim cannot be considered an...
Read More
R v Morris [1984] AC 320, also referred to as R v Morris; Anderton v Burnside, is a joined case heard by the House of Lords that dealt with the interpretation of appropriation in the context of theft, establishing essential principles that clarified ...
Read More
In R v Gnango [2011] UKSC 59, also known as R v Armel Gnango, is a Supreme Court case that dealt with the complex issue of whether an individual could be deemed an accessory to a crime when they were the intended victim. This legal inquiry brought th...
Read More
R v Briggs [2003] EWCA Crim 3662 concerned whether deception causing the victim to transfer property constituted appropriation under the Theft Act 1968.Briggs, the defendant, deceived elderly relatives, leading them to pay for a new house under the n...
Read More
Oxford v Moss [1979] 68 Cr App R 183 revolved around the theft of intangible property, specifically information. The High Court addressed whether information, such as a proof exam paper, could be considered intangible property and, consequently, be s...
Read More
R v Smith, Plummer, and Haines [2011] EWCA Crim 66 considered whether illegal property, specifically heroin, could be considered property under the Theft Act 1968.The defendants were charged with theft under Section 1 of the Theft Act 1968 for robbin...
Read More
R v Hall [1973] QB 496 considered the issue of whether money received by a travel agent from clients for flights could be considered as belonging to the clients for the purposes of theft.Hall, the defendant, operated a travel agency and received mone...
Read More
R v Turner [1971] 1 WLR 901 addressed the interpretation of the term belonging to another in the context of theft under Section 1 of the Theft Act 1968.Turner, the defendant, took his car to a garage operated by the victim for repairs. Once the repai...
Read More
R v Lloyd [1985] QB 829 dealt with the question of whether borrowing property could amount to the intention to permanently deprive, a key element of theft under Section 1(1) of the Theft Act 1968.The defendant, who worked as the chief projectionist a...
Read More
R v Hale [1979] 68 Cr App R 415, [1979] Crim LR 596 addressed the question of whether appropriation ceases once property is seized and emphasised that appropriation is a continuous act.The defendants broke into the victim's house, covering her m...
Read More
R v Dawson [1977] 64 Cr App R 170 involved the question of whether mere nudging could constitute force under Section 8 of the Theft Act 1968. The case emphasised that the determination of whether force was used is a matter of fact for the jury.A grou...
Read More
R v Collins [1973] QB 100 is an English criminal case that delved into the meaning of enters as a trespasser in the context of the burglary definition. The case involved distinct legal questions concerning an invitation based on mistaken identity and...
Read More
R v Jones and Smith [1976] 1 WLR 672 addressed the elements of trespass under Section 9 of the Theft Act 1968. The court clarified that the actus reus of trespass involves entry for a purpose in excess of permission, and the mens rea for trespass und...
Read More
R v Walkington [1979] 1 WLR 1169 addressed the legal principles surrounding trespass and burglary under Section 9 of the Theft Act 1968. The court clarified that entry in excess of implied permission constitutes trespass, and a defendant can be found...
Read More
R v Smith (David) [1974] QB 354 addressed the legal principles surrounding criminal damage and the defence of mistaken belief in ownership. The case emphasised that an honest, albeit mistaken, belief that the damaged property belongs to oneself is a ...
Read More
Trusted by thousands of law students worldwide
On Sale
All 30 Law Modules (Best Value)
£109.99
£397.64
£109.99
On Sale
All 18 UOL Modules (UOL International Programme)
£99.99
£241.76
£99.99
On Sale
On Sale
SQE Foundation Package
£89.99
£215.78
£89.99
On Sale
On Sale
PGDL / GDL Law Conversion
£79.99
£150.83
£79.99
On Sale
12 Qualifying LLB Modules (UOL Standard Entry Route)
£89.99
£189.80
£89.99
On Sale
9 Qualifying LLB Modules (UOL Graduate Entry Route)
£79.99
£150.83
£79.99
On Sale
First Year LLB Modules (UOL Standard Entry Route)
£45.99
£85.88
£45.99
On Sale
First Year LLB Modules (UOL Graduate Entry Route)
£35.99
£72.89
£35.99
On Sale
On Sale
Law Exam Guide
£19.99
£33.92
£19.99
On Sale
Second Year LLB Modules (UOL Standard Entry Route)
£45.99
£85.88
£45.99
On Sale
Second Year LLB Modules (UOL Graduate Entry Route)
£35.99
£72.89
£35.99
On Sale
Third Year LLB Modules (UOL Standard Entry Route)
£45.99
£85.88
£45.99
On Sale
Third Year LLB Modules (UOL Graduate Entry Route)
£35.99
£72.89
£35.99
On Sale
UOL Case Bank
£25.99
Contract Law
£12.99
On Sale
Legal English and Writing
£15.99
£44.85
£15.99
On Sale
Legal Executive Package (Level 6)
£95.99
£228.77
£95.99
On Sale
CertHE Common Law (UOL International Programme)
£45.99
£85.88
£45.99
On Sale
GradDip Commercial Law (UOL International Programme)
£55.99
£98.87
£55.99
On Sale
GradDip International Law (UOL International Programme)
£45.99
£85.88
£45.99
On Sale
Where are our students from?
Yale University
Council of Europe
Baker Mckenzie
University of Chicago
Columbia University
New York University
University of Michigan
INSEAD
University College London (UCL)
London School of Economics (LSE)
King’s College London (KCL)
University of London
University of Manchester
University of Zurich
University of York
Brandeis University
University of Exeter
University of Sheffield
Boston University
University of Washington
University of Leeds
University of Law
Royal Holloway, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
SOAS, University of London
University of Kent
University of Hull
Queen’s University Belfast
Toronto Metropolitan University
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Your perfect companion for open-book and closed-book exams
Diagrams and Charts
Our carefully designed diagrams and charts will guide you through complex legal issues.
Clear and Succinct Definitions
Key concepts are concisely defined to help you understand legal topics quickly.
Statutory Provisions
Statutory provisions are provided side by side with legal concepts to help you swiftly locate the relevant legislation.
Case Summaries
We have summarised important cases for you so that you don't need to read long and boring cases.
Rules and Exceptions
Rules and exceptions are clearly listed so that you know when a rule applies and when it doesn't.
Terminology
Legal terms and key concepts are explained at the beginning of each chapter to help you learn efficiently.
Case Law
Case law is provided side by side with legal concepts so that you know how legal principles and precedents were established.
Law Essay Guide
You will learn essential law exam skills and essay writing techniques that are not taught in class.
Problem Question Guide
We will show you how to answer problem questions step by step to achieve first-class results.
Structured Explanations
Complex legal concepts are broken down into concise and digestible bullet point explanations.
Legal Research
You will learn legal research techniques with our study guide and become a proficient legal researcher.
Exam-focused
All essential concepts, principles, and case law are included so that you can answer exam questions quickly.