R v Brown [1985]

1. Facts:

• D leaned the top half of his body through a shop window in order to steal.

2. Outcome:

• Decision: D was charged with burglary. The court held that D had ‘entered’ the building, which was sufficient to effect the burglary.

3. Impact and Analysis:

• Legal Principle: This case established that even partial entry into a building can constitute ‘entry’ for the purposes of burglary.

• Implications: The decision broadens the interpretation of ‘entry’ in burglary cases, ensuring that even minimal physical intrusion with the intent to commit theft can meet the threshold for burglary charges.