Handling stolen goods
Handling stolen goods
Section 22(1) of the Theft Act 1968 states: A person handles stolen goods if, (otherwise than in the course of stealing) knowing or believing them to be stolen;
- they dishonestly receive the goods.
- they dishonestly undertake or assist in the retention, removal, disposal or realisation, by, or for the benefit of another person;
- or they attempt to dishonestly arrange to dishonestly undertake or assist with the retention, removal, disposal or realisation of stolen goods.
For further details, please refer to OPSI (Office of Public Sector Information) - Theft Act 1968