p. 47317. Offences of damage to property
- David OrmerodDavid OrmerodProfessor of Criminal Justice, University College London and Deputy High Court Judge
- and Karl LairdKarl LairdLecturer in Law at Exeter College, University of Oxford and a Senior Retained Lecturer at Pembroke College
Abstract
This chapter examines the offences of damage to property, which are governed by the Criminal Damage Act 1971. It considers the ability to define damage; the relationship between the elements of the offence, particularly D’s mens rea as to circumstance elements; and the arguments for endangerment offences.
