Criminal Law: Damage to Property

In Jamaica the offence is Malicious Injury to Property under the Malicious injuries to Property Act .


Mens Rea under the MITP Act is explained in the judgment of R v G & Another

In the U.K., the offence is Criminal Damage under the Criminal Damage Act 1971 .

For the U.K. position, see Smith & Hogan 11th edition. Please note that this edition has been updated as follows:

2005 Update to Chapter 24 Smith & Hogan
2006 Update to Chapter 24 Smith & Hogan

The following cases represent the U.K. Position.

Ayliffe & Others Judgment

R v. Jones Judgment