National Investigators Exam (NIE) Practice Exam

What legislation addresses the handling of stolen goods?

1. S22 of the Theft Act

2. Harassment Act

3. The Stalking Act

4. Criminal Justice Act

The correct answer is: S22 of the Theft Act

The correct answer is rooted in the fact that S22 of the Theft Act specifically addresses the handling of stolen goods. This portion of the legislation outlines the offenses related to receiving, retaining, and dealing with property that is known or believed to be stolen, even if the individual did not actually commit the initial theft. The act requires that individuals who handle such property must be aware of its status as stolen, thereby making provisions for legal accountability regarding stolen goods. In contrast, the other legislative acts listed do not deal with the issue of stolen goods. The Harassment Act is focused on addressing various forms of harassment and the protection of individuals from such behavior. The Stalking Act targets specific behaviors related to stalking, thus providing protection for victims and establishing criminal consequences for stalkers. The Criminal Justice Act, while important in various areas of criminal law, does not specifically address the handling of stolen goods. Each of these pieces of legislation serves its purpose in criminal law, but only S22 of the Theft Act is concerned with the issue at hand.