Which is an example that counts as receiving under s.22?

Which is an example that counts as receiving under s.22?

• A. Receiving stolen goods for oneself or another
• B. Donating stolen goods to charity
• C. Stealing goods yourself
• D. Reporting stolen goods to police

Answer: (A)

Receiving under s.22 covers taking possession or control of property that has been stolen, with knowledge or suspicion that it is stolen, for yourself or for someone else. The example that fits this is receiving stolen goods for oneself or for another person because it shows actively taking control of stolen property, which is what the offence targets. Stealing goods yourself is a different offence (theft), not receiving. Donating stolen goods to charity involves disposing of or passing on stolen property rather than acquiring it. Reporting stolen goods to police is assisting authorities to recover property, not receiving it.

Receiving under s.22 covers taking possession or control of property that has been stolen, with knowledge or suspicion that it is stolen, for yourself or for someone else. The example that fits this is receiving stolen goods for oneself or for another person because it shows actively taking control of stolen property, which is what the offence targets.

Stealing goods yourself is a different offence (theft), not receiving. Donating stolen goods to charity involves disposing of or passing on stolen property rather than acquiring it. Reporting stolen goods to police is assisting authorities to recover property, not receiving it.