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6. Both gain and loss means in money or property, this is under S7 of The Fraud Act 2006

  • False
  • True

7. In the Gosh test, the first part is subjective and the second part is objective

  • False
  • True

8. An implied representation is done through conduct, such as using a credit card. By using the credit card, the defendant is implying that he/she has the right to use it.

  • True
  • False

9. Fraud by false representation is under S2 of the Fraud Act 2006

  • True
  • False, fraud by obtaining services is under S2

10. Under S2 (4) of the Fraud Act 2006, a representation may be express or implied.

  • True
  • False

11. DPP v Ray illustrates an implied representation through the intention to pay for a meal

  • True, the defendants ordered and ate a meal but then decided not to pay for it and ran out
  • False, the defendant had a credit card and was asked to return it, but instead went on to buy more goods

12. Which case did the defendant pay for supplies with post dated cheques that he knew would not be met?

  • Gilmartin
  • Lambie
  • DPP v Ray
  • Metropolitan Police Commander v Charles

13. A representation as to fact is straightforward, such as a lie that something is silver when it is in fact silver plated

  • True
  • False

14. Express representations are made through the defendant's conduct

  • False
  • True

15. DPP v Ray illustrates an implied representation through the use of a cheque guarantee card

  • False
  • True

16. The two tests set out in Gosh are: (1) would the defendant's behaviour be regarded as dishonest by the standards or reasonable and honest people and...

  • (2) If yes, was the defendant aware that his conduct would be regarded as dishonest by the standards of reasonable and honest juries
  • (2) If yes was the defendant aware that his conduct would be be regarded as dishonest by reasonable and honest people
  • (2) If yes, was the defendant aware that his conduct would be regarded as dishonest by the standards of judges

17. A representation as to fact may a statement of the effect of a legal document such as a loan or mortgage

  • False, this would be a statement of law
  • True, a statement of fact is straightforward

18. What is under S2 (5) of The Fraud Act 2006?

  • That a representation means as to fact or law
  • That a representation can be made to a machine such as an ATM
  • That false means untrue or misleading
  • That a representation may be express or implied

19. The Gosh test is an objective test

  • Fase
  • True

20. The defendant must have the intent to make a gain for himself or cause a loss to another, or expose another to the risk of a loss

  • True
  • False