The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1975] AC 476
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
HAUGHTON APPELLANT AND SMITH RESPONDENT
[On appeal from REG. v. SMITH (ROGER)]
1973 March 29
1973 July 2, 3, 4;
Nov. 21
1973 July 2, 3, 4;
Nov. 21
Lord Widgery C.J., James L.J. and Nield J. Lord Hailsham of St. Marylebone L.C., Lord Reid, Lord Morris of Borth-y-Gest, Viscount Dilhorne and Lord Salmon
Crime
— Attempt
— Handling stolen goods
— Defendant arranging for disposal of goods believing them to be stolen
— Goods unknown to defendant in police custody and therefore no longer stolen goods
— Whether defendant committing offence
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Theft Act 1968 (c. 60), ss. 22 (1), 24 (3)
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