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Legal Terms – Handling Stolen Goods
A criminal offence involving receiving, retaining, or assisting in the disposal of goods knowing, or believing, them to be stolen.
Under the Theft Act 1968 (s.22), this includes helping someone conceal or sell stolen property.
Conviction requires proof that the accused knew or suspected the goods’ criminal origin and acted dishonestly.
A criminal offence involving receiving, retaining, or assisting in the disposal of goods knowing, or believing, them to be stolen.
Under the Theft Act 1968 (s.22), this includes helping someone conceal or sell stolen property.
Conviction requires proof that the accused knew or suspected the goods’ criminal origin and acted dishonestly.
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