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THEFT ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1969 - SECT 1

1.(1) A person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property
belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of
it; and "thief" and "steal" shall be construed accordingly.

(2) It is immaterial whether the appropriation is made with a view to gain, or
is made for the thief's own benefit.

(3) The five following sections shall have effect as regards the
interpretation and operation of this section (and, except as otherwise
provided by this Act, shall apply only for purposes of this section).

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