R v Lakeman [2026] EWCA Crim 4 – Ss 1, 4 and 5 TA.

- whether digital asset constitutes “property” within TA not dependent upon civil law requirements or test of rivalrousness.
- s 4 TA definition of “property” not exhaustive; it is aimed at property in the sense of a thing which someone can steal.
- virtual in-game wealth such as gold pieces is/are capable of being “property”.
Decision on permission to appeal to Supreme Court PENDING.

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