Private Investigating - Qp2

In order for a robbery to occur, there must be an act of force or violence, or the threat of force or violence, which instills fear in the victim. This is because robbery involves the unlawful taking of someone's property through intimidation or force. Therefore, the statement that a robbery requires the use of force, violence, or the fear of it is true.

This statement is true because in the context of criminal law, the offense of handling stolen goods does not require the suspect to physically possess the stolen items. Rather, it refers to any action taken by the suspect that suggests they were involved in the handling or disposal of stolen goods, such as buying, selling, or transporting them. This means that even if the suspect does not physically possess the stolen goods, they can still be held guilty if their actions indicate their involvement in the handling of such goods.

Bilking means making off without payment for goods or services received. It refers to the act of intentionally avoiding payment or defrauding someone by not paying for the goods or services that have been provided. It involves deceitful behavior and dishonesty in financial transactions.

For the charge of burglary to stand up in court, it is necessary for the entire body of the person to enter the building. This means that if only a part of the body enters the building, it would not be considered as burglary. Therefore, the statement "The whole of the person's body must enter the building for the charge of burglary to stand up in court" is true.

Deception and theft are two distinct concepts. Deception refers to the act of misleading or tricking someone, while theft involves taking someone else's property without their permission. Although deception can be used as a means to commit theft, they are not inherently the same thing. Therefore, the statement that "Deception is not a form of theft" is true.

The Data Protection Act of 1984 came into force to offer protection to individuals, as well as all types of organizations, as to the data that was held on computer storage (data banks) about them and any aspect of their life.

The statement suggests that handling stolen goods is not as common as theft because the stolen items need to be sold or disposed of by the thief. However, this is not necessarily true. While it is true that stolen goods need to be moved or sold, it does not imply that handling stolen goods is less common than theft itself. The frequency of handling stolen goods can vary depending on various factors such as the market for stolen goods, the effectiveness of law enforcement, and the motivations of criminals. Therefore, the given statement is false.

This statement is true because robbery is defined as the act of taking someone's property by using force or the threat of force. If force or violence is used during an act of theft, it can still be considered theft but not legally classified as robbery. Robbery typically involves a higher level of threat or violence, such as using a weapon or causing physical harm to the victim.