... the threat to neighbouring residents and their property. Dan dismisses the possibility of his action creating any risk of danger to lorry drivers who might consequently enter the plant without having complied with the safety instructions, as he thinks that any such drivers will already be well- acquainted with the safety procedure at the plant. Discuss Dan's liability under the Criminal Damage Act 1971 Dan may be liable for criminal damage contrary to s. 1(1) of the Criminal Damage Act 1971 or aggravated criminal damage contrary to s. 1(2) of the Act. Criminal Damage is the intentional or reckless damage or destruction of property belonging to another without lawful excuse. The information boards were clearly property belonging to another. However, Dan may assert that they were not damaged as the wax crayon could be removed and, therefore, the damage was not permanent. Where damage is only temporary, though, it may still amount to damage ...

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