The Larceny Act 1861 (24 & 25 Vict c 96) was an
Act of the
Parliament
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of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was a sovereign state in the British Isles that existed between 1801 and 1922, when it included all of Ireland. It was established by the Acts of Union 1800, which merged the Kingdom of Great B ...
(as it then was). It consolidated provisions related to
larceny
Larceny is a crime involving the unlawful taking or theft of the personal property of another person or business. It was an offence under the common law of England and became an offence in jurisdictions which incorporated the common law of Eng ...
and similar offences from a number of earlier
statutes
A statute is a formal written enactment of a legislative authority that governs the legal entities of a city, state, or country by way of consent. Typically, statutes command or prohibit something, or declare policy. Statutes are rules made by le ...
into a single Act. For the most part these provisions were, according to the draftsman of the Act, incorporated with little or no variation in their phraseology. It is one of a group of Acts sometimes referred to as the
Criminal Law Consolidation Acts 1861
The Criminal Law Consolidation Acts 1861 (24 & 25 Vict. cc. 94 – 100) were Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. They consolidated provisions from a large number of earlier statutes which were then repealed. Their purpose was to simplify ...
. It was passed with the object of simplifying the law. It is essentially a revised version of an earlier consolidation Act, the
Larceny Act 1827
Larceny Act (with its variations) is a stock short title which was formerly used for legislation in the United Kingdom and in the Republic of Ireland relating to larceny and other offences against property.
The Bill for an Act with this short titl ...
(7 & 8 Geo 4 c 29) (and the equivalent Irish Act), incorporating subsequent statutes.
England and Wales
This Act was repealed for
England and Wales
England and Wales () is one of the three legal jurisdictions of the United Kingdom. It covers the constituent countries England and Wales and was formed by the Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542. The substantive law of the jurisdiction is Eng ...
by section 33(3) of, and Part I of Schedule 3 to, the
Theft Act 1968
The Theft Act 1968c 60 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It creates a number of offences against property in England and Wales.
On 15 January 2007 the Fraud Act 2006 came into force, redefining most of the offences of decepti ...
.
Republic of Ireland
This Act was retained for the
Republic of Ireland
Ireland ( ga, Éire ), also known as the Republic of Ireland (), is a country in north-western Europe consisting of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland. The capital and largest city is Dublin, on the eastern side of the island. A ...
by section 2 of an
Part 4of Schedule 1 to, the
Statute Law Revision Act 2007. Sections 12, 16, 24 and 25 continue in force.
Provisions
Section 1 - Interpretation of terms
The words from "the term 'trustee'" to "bankruptcy or insolvency", and from "for the purposes of this Act, the night" to "succeeding day" were repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 2 - All larcenies to be of the same nature
Davis said that the marginal note to this section ("all larcenies to be of the same nature") was "imperfect" and that this was "obvious".
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 3 - Bailees fraudulently converting property guilty of larceny
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 4 - Punishment for simple larceny
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 5 - Three larcenies within six months may be charged in one indictment
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 6 - Where a single taking is charged and several takings at different times are proved
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 7 - Larceny after a conviction for felony
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 8 - Larceny after conviction of an indictable misdemeanour under this Act
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 9 - Larceny after two summary convictions
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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As to larceny of cattle or other animals
Section 10 - Stealing horses, cows, sheep etc.
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 11 - Killing animals with intent to steal the carcase etc.
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 12 - Stealing deer in an uninclosed part of a forest
Section 13 - Stealing deer in any inclosed ground
Section 14 - Suspected persons found in possession of venison etc. and not satisfactorily accounting for it
Section 15 - Setting engines for taking deer or pulling down park fences
Section 16 - Deer keepers may seize the guns etc. of offenders who, on demand, do not deliver up the same
Section 17 - Killing etc. hares or rabbits in a warren
Section 18 - Stealing dogs
The words from "and whosever" to the end were repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 19 - Possession of stolen dogs
The words from "and whosoever" to the end were repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 20 - Taking money to restore dogs
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 21 - Stealing beasts or birds ordinarily kept in confinement and not the subject of larceny
Section 22 - Persons found in possession of stolen beasts etc. liable to penalties
Section 23 - Killing pigeons
Section 24 - Taking fish in any water situate in any land belonging to a dwellinghouse or in a private fishery elsewhere
Section 25 - The tackle of fishers may be seized
Section 26 - Stealing or dredging for oysters in oyster fisheries
The words from the beginning of the section to "simple larceny and" were repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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As to larceny of written instruments
Section 27 - Bonds, bills, notes etc.
The words "shall steal or" were repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 28 - Deeds etc. relating to real property
The words "shall steal or" were repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 29 - Testator
Section 30 - Stealing records or other legal documents
The words "shall steal or" were repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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As to larceny of things attached to or growing on land
Section 31 - Metal, glass, wood, etc. fixed to house or land
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 32 - Trees in pleasure grounds of the value of 1l or elsewhere of the value of 5l
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 33 - Stealing trees, shrubs etc.
The words from "and whosever having been twice convicted" to the end of the section were repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 34 - Stealing etc. any live or dead fence, wooden fence, stile or gate
Section 35 - Suspected persons in possession of wood etc. not satisfactorily accounting for it
Section 36 - Stealing etc. any fruit or vegetable in a garden etc. punishable on summary conviction for first offence
The words from "and whosever" to the end of the section were repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 37 - Stealing etc. vegetable productions, not growing in gardens
As to larceny from mines
Section 38 - Ore of metal, coal etc.
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 39 - Miners removing ore with intent to defraud
As to larceny from the person and other like offences
Section 40 - Robbery or stealing from the person
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 41 - On trial for robbery, jury may convict of an assault with intent to rob
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 42 - Assault with intent to rob
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 43 - Robbery or assault by a person armed or by two or more or robbery and wounding
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 44 - Letter demanding money etc. with menaces
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 45 - Demanding money etc. with menaces or by force with intent to steal
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 46 - Letter threatening to accuse of crime with intent to extort
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 47 - Accusing or threatening to accuse with intent to extort
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 48 - Inducing a person by violence or threats to execute deeds etc. with intent to defraud
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 49 - It shall be immaterial from whom the menaces proceed
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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As to sacrilege, burglary and housebreaking
Section 50 - Breaking and entering a church or chapel and committing any felony
See
sacrilege
Sacrilege is the violation or injurious treatment of a sacred object, site or person. This can take the form of irreverence to sacred persons, places, and things. When the sacrilegious offence is verbal, it is called blasphemy, and when physica ...
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Section 51 - Burglary by breaking out
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 52 - Burglary
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 53 - What building within the curtailage shall be deemed part of the dwelling-house
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 54 - Entering a dwelling-house in the night with intent to commit any felony
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 55 - Breaking into any building within the curtailage which is no part of the dwelling-house and committing any felony
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 56 - Breaking into any shop, house, warehouse etc., and committing any felony
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 57 - Housebreaking etc. with intent to commit any felony
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 58 - Being armed with intent to break and enter any house in the night
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 59 - The like, after a previous conviction for felony etc.
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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As to larceny in the house
Section 60 - Stealing in a dwelling-house to the value of 5l
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 61 - Stealing in a dwelling-house with menaces
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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As to larceny in manufactories
Section 62 - Stealing goods in the process of manufacture
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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As to larceny in ships, wharfs etc
Section 63 - Stealing from ships, docks, wharfs, etc.
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 64 - Stealing from a ship in distress or wrecked
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 65 - Persons in possession of shipwrecked goods not giving a satisfactory account
Section 66 - If any person offers shipwrecked goods for sale, the goods may be seized, etc.
As to larceny or embezzlement by clerks, servants or persons in the public service
Section 67 - Larceny by clerks or servants
Section 68 - Embezzlement by clerks or servants
Section 69 - Larceny by persons in the Queen's service, or by the police
Section 70 - Embezzlement by persons in the Queen's service, or by the police
Section 71 - Distinct acts of embezzlement may be charged in the same indictment
Section 72 - Persons indicted for embezzlement as a clerk etc., not to be acquitted if the offence turn out to be larceny and vice versa
Section 73 - Ebezzlement by officers of the Bank of England or Ireland
As to larceny by tenants or lodgers
Section 74 - Tenant or lodger stealing chattel or fixture let to hire with house or lodgings
As to frauds by agents, bankers or factors
Section 75 - Agent, banker etc., embezzling money or selling securities etc., entrusted to him
Section 76 - Bankers etc. fraudulently selling etc. property entrusted to their care
Section 77 - Persons under powers of attorney fraudulently selling property
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 78 - Factors obtaining advances on the property of their principals
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 79 - Definitions of terms
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 80 - Trustees fraudulently disposing of property, guilty of a misdemeanour
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 81 - Directors etc. of any body corporate or public company fraudulently appropriating property
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 82 - Or keeping fraudulent accounts
Section 83 - Or wilfully destroying books, etc.
Section 84 - Or publishing fraudulent statements
Section 85 - No person to be exempt from answering questions in any court, but no person making a disclosure in any compulsory proceeding to be liable to prosecution
Section 86 - No remedy at law or in equity shall be affected
Section 87 - Certain misdemeanours not triable at sessions
As to obtaining money etc by false pretences
Section 88 - False pretences
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 89 - Where money or thing is caused to be paid or delivered to any person other than the person making a false pretence
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 90 - Inducing persons by fraud to execute deeds and other instruments
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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As to receiving stolen goods
Section 91 - Receiving, where the principal is guilty of felony
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 92 - Indictment for stealing and receiving
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 93 - Separate receivers may be included in the same indictment in the absence of a principal
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 94 - On an indictment for jointly receiving, persons may be convicted of separately receiving
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 95 - Receiving, where the principal has been guilty of a misdemeanour
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
.
Section 96 - Receiver where triable
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
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Section 97 - Receivers of property, where the original offence is punishable on summary conviction
Section 98 - Principals in the second degree and accessories
The words "except only a receiver of stolen property" were repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
.
Section 99 - Abettors in offences punishable on summary conviction
As to restitution and recovery of stolen property
Section 100 - The owner of stolen property prosecuting thief or receiver to conviction shall have restitution of his property
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
.
Section 101 - Taking a reward for helping to the recovery of stolen property without bringing the offender to trial
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
.
Section 102 - Advertising a reward for the return of stolen property etc.
Provision was made in relation to this section by sections 3 and 4 of the
Larceny (Advertisements) Act 1870 and by the
Common Informers Act 1951
The Common Informers Act 1951 (14 & 15 Geo. 6, c. 39) is an Act of the United Kingdom Parliament that abolishes the principle of, and procedures concerning a common informer.
Background
A common informer was a person who provided evidence on cri ...
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This section is replaced for England and Wales by section 23 of the
Theft Act 1968
The Theft Act 1968c 60 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It creates a number of offences against property in England and Wales.
On 15 January 2007 the Fraud Act 2006 came into force, redefining most of the offences of decepti ...
.
[Ormerod, David. Smith and Hogan's Criminal Law. Thirteenth Edition. Oxford University Press. 2011. p. 254. n. 49.]
As to the apprehension of offenders and other proceedings
Section 103 - A person in the act of committing any offence may be apprehended without warrant
Section 104 - A person loitering at night and suspected of any felony against this Act may be apprehended
Section 105 - Mode of compelling the appearance of persons punishable on summary conviction
Section 106 - Application of forfeitures and penalties on summary convictions
Section 107 - If a person summarily convicted shall not pay etc., the Justice may commit him
Section 108 - Justice may discharge the offender in certain circumstances
Section 109 - A summary conviction shall be a bar to any other proceeding for the same cause
Section 110 - Appeal
Section 111 - No certiorari etc.
Section 112 - Convictions to be returned to the Quarter Sessions
Section 113 - Venue, in proceedings against persons acting under this Act
Section 114 - Stealers of property in one part of the United Kingdom who have the same in any other part of the United Kingdom may be tried and punished in that part of the United Kingdom where they have the property
This section was repealed by section 48(1) of, and the Schedule to, the
Larceny Act 1916
The Larceny Act 1916 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its purpose was to consolidate and simplify the law relating to larceny triable on indictment and to kindred offences.
The definition of larceny for the purposes of the Ac ...
.
Section 115 - Offences committed within the jurisdiction of the Admiralty
Section 116 - Form of indictment for a subsequent offence
Section 117 - Fine, and sureties for keeping the peace; in what cases
Section 118 - Hard labour
Section 119 - Solitary confinement and whipping
Section 120 - Summary proceedings may be under the 11 & 12 Vict c 43 and in Ireland under 14 & 15 Vict c 93
Section 121 - The costs of the prosecutions of misdemeanors against this Act may be allowed
Section 122 - Act not to extend to Scotland
Section 123 - Commencement of this Act
See also
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Larceny Act
Larceny Act (with its variations) is a stock short title which was formerly used for legislation in the United Kingdom and in the Republic of Ireland relating to larceny and other offences against property.
The Bill for an Act with this short titl ...
References
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James Edward Davis
James Edward Davis (1817 - 1887) was called to the bar at the Middle Temple in 1842, was stipendiary magistrate at Stoke upon Trent from 1864 to 1870, was police magistrate at Sheffield from 1870 to 1874, and was a friend of Leigh Hunt.
Works
D ...
,
The Criminal Law Consolidation Statutes of the 24 & 25 of Victoria, Chapters 94 to 100: Edited with Notes, Critical and Explanatory, Butterworths, 1861, pp. v - xviii (introduction
and pp. 20 to 118 (complete annotated text of the Act
(from
Google Book Search, Google Books).
List of repeals and amendments in the Republic of Irelandfrom the
Irish Statute Book.
External links
{{UK legislation
United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1861