The defendant takes a £20 note from the shop counter. What would he be liable for?

Liable for Theft defined under theft act 1968. State defendants actions, Apply 6 sections with relevant casesActus Reus: Action S1: Theft definition ‘Dishonestly appropriating property belonging to another with the intention to permanently deprive the other of it.” S3: appropriating: assuming owners rights S4: property: What amounts to property? all tangible/intangible items: ExceptionsS5: belonging to another: Possession/Control/RightsMens Rea: MindS2: Dishonestly: Apply Ghosh TestS6: with the intention to permanently deprive the other of it: sufficient intention? Summarise: The Defendant is/not therefore liable as his actions did/not amount to the above.

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