One cannot deceive a machine, since it does not have a mind. This may not be the case for the purposes of the Theft Acts.
Judges:
Ackner, Bridge JJ
Citations:
[1973] RTR 8
Cited by:
Cited – Holmes v Governor of Brixton Prison and Another Admn 20-Aug-2004
The applicant sought his release from imprisonment where he awaited extradition to Germany. He was suspected of an offence of deception. He said there was insufficient evidence that the offence alleged would be an offence here. The alleged offence . .
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Crime
Updated: 30 April 2022; Ref: scu.200474
