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Criminal Law Assignment 2: Question 2 Abhinav Gupta These facts require the consideration of theft and deception offences, under ss.1, 15 & 16 under the Theft Act 1968, and ss.1 & 2 under the Theft Act 1978. For all offences, the actus reus and mens rea must be proved beyond all reasonable doubt. All defences must be proved to the same standard. Aslam may be charged with obtaining services by deception or obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception. Deception, under s.15 of the 1968 Act is "any deception (whether deliberate or reckless) by words or conduct as to fact or as to law..." Under s.1 of the Theft Act 1978, obtaining services by deception is where another party is under the belief that acting, or permission to act has been or will be paid for. The actus reus is i) obtaining, ii) services and iii) by deception. The mens rea is...

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