Scenario · 10 min

The Shop Floor

It's a Saturday afternoon. You're 16, in a clothing store with a friend, trying things on. As you walk toward the exit, a staff member steps in front of you and says they saw you put something in your bag.

What you’ll practise

What theft actually means, and what has to be proved
What a shop can and can't do, compared with police
When you have to give your name and address

Before you start

This scenario involves an accusation of theft, a request from store staff (not police) to look in your bag, the possibility of being physically stopped at the door, and — on one path — police attending, an arrest and a police interview. No violence is depicted and no injuries are described. Nothing in this scenario establishes that you did anything.

Choose your role

Review status

Lawyer review: pending

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