Theft Ordinance 2 Section 1 Cap. 210 To revise the law as to theft and similar or associated offences, and in connexion therewith to make provision as to criminal proceedings by one party to a marriage against the other; and for other purposes connected therewith. [1 September 1970] L.N. 124 of 1970 (Format changes—E.R. 1 of 2017) Preliminary 1. Short title and application (1) This Ordinance may be cited as the Theft Ordinance. (2) Save as otherwise provided by this Ordinance, this Ordinance shall have effect only in relation to offences wholly or partly committed on or after the commencement thereof. [cf. 1968 c. 60 s. 35(1) U.K.] 2. Basic definition of theft (1) A person commits theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it; and thief (竊賊) and steal (偷竊) 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) Sections 3 to 7 shall have effect as regards the interpretation and operation of this section (and except as otherwise provided by this Ordinance shall apply only for purposes of this section). [cf. 1968 c. 60 s. 1 U.K.] Verified Copy Last updated date 15.2.2017