Jul 26, 2001 14:46
22 yrs ago
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French term
escalade des locaux
French to English
Law/Patents
In an extract from an insurance policy document:
"Vol commis par effraction extérieure, escalade des locaux ou avec forcement de leurs systèmes de fermeture par usage de fausses clés."
I know what it means, but what is the equivalent English term?
Would it be 'forced entry'?
Many thanks,
Julia
"Vol commis par effraction extérieure, escalade des locaux ou avec forcement de leurs systèmes de fermeture par usage de fausses clés."
I know what it means, but what is the equivalent English term?
Would it be 'forced entry'?
Many thanks,
Julia
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Nikki Scott-Despaigne
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climbing up the external/outside walls (of the premises)
First thing to point out here is the translation of the term “Vol commis par effraction extérieure » which, in a word, is « burglary » (with or without intent, depending on context).
The offence committed here is that of "burglary". Under the Theft Act 1968 this is defined as :
- entering a building (for example) as a trespasser with the intention of committing one of four specified crimes (theft, inflicting GBH, criminal damage or rape) = "burglary with intent" ;
- entering a building as a trespasser only but subsequently committing one of two specified crimes : stealing or attempting to steal, inflicting or attempting to inflict GBH = “burglary without intent”.
As an entry can only be made from the inside, then this covers the "effraction extérieure".
“escalade des locaux” just means that the person entered the premises from the outside (which makes it a burglary under the English legal meaning) either by climbing up the walls of the premises or by forcing entry using false keys.
Extracts of the Act easily available on the web if you fancy some late-night reading!
The offence committed here is that of "burglary". Under the Theft Act 1968 this is defined as :
- entering a building (for example) as a trespasser with the intention of committing one of four specified crimes (theft, inflicting GBH, criminal damage or rape) = "burglary with intent" ;
- entering a building as a trespasser only but subsequently committing one of two specified crimes : stealing or attempting to steal, inflicting or attempting to inflict GBH = “burglary without intent”.
As an entry can only be made from the inside, then this covers the "effraction extérieure".
“escalade des locaux” just means that the person entered the premises from the outside (which makes it a burglary under the English legal meaning) either by climbing up the walls of the premises or by forcing entry using false keys.
Extracts of the Act easily available on the web if you fancy some late-night reading!
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Comment: "Thanks, Nikki,
I'm on the verge of sending you the whole thing! ;-D
It's for Monday, but as I've got a pile of other work to do, I'm trying to get this one out of the way ASAP...
Bonne nuit,
Julia"
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break in
Just a suggestion though "forced entry" sounds more appropriate in the context.
Bye,
Alix
Bye,
Alix
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breaking and entering
Just another suggestion.
Robert/Collins:
jur. effraction
Robert/Collins:
jur. effraction
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Nikki Scott-Despaigne
: In answer to the question asked, "escalade" is referring to climbing up/over walls, barriers, fences of the premises.
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climbing over, jumping fences, obstacles
it is "forced entry" or "break in" - alright, but the way it is said it looks to me that is "jumping over a fence, climbing over", or "using steps to reach high places (windows).
ESCALADE = climbing.
ESCALADE = climbing.
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Nikki Scott-Despaigne
: For the specific question asked, this is a clear and correct answer in my view.
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forced entry
This really covers more possibilities from a police point of view than simply breaking in, which seems to be the idea from your context.
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trespass?
"effraction" is breaking & entering, then you have forcing the locks, so "escalade" can only mean an entry without breaking or force, e.g, climbing over a fence. I don't know what the technical term would be, and trespass is "intrusion" or "violation de propriete", butit sounds like trespass or illegal entry.
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Alexandra Hague
: The text indicates that the entry was indeed forced.
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| agree |
Nikki Scott-Despaigne
: This is an essential element of the crime of the offence of burglary, but is not the whole story.
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Nikki Scott-Despaigne
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Psychologist, Court-certified legal
Native in: English
Works in: French to English
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Extra bits
PS : Third type of burglary, aggravated burglary, (with firearm), not relevant here form infor given.
Just a couple of zillions of sources out there for you to check out my previous answer :
http://law.rainertech.co.uk/theft.htm
s9 Theft Act 1968 - "Burglary"
This offence is committed by any person who enters any building or part of a building as a trespasser with intent to steal, inflict GBH on any person therein, rape any woman or cause damage therein OR having entered in such circumstances steals, attempts to steal or inflicts GBH on any person therein.
This is an Arrestable Offence.
http://www.sweetandmaxwell.co.uk/academic/nutshells/Criminal...
Has he committed burglary? Theft Act 1968, s. 9. Section 9(1)(a) requires entry as a trespasser with intent to commit theft. What was his intent when he entered? If on entering he did not intend to commit theft, did he commit theft subsequently so as to make him guilty of burglary under section 9(1)(b)?
Just a couple of zillions of sources out there for you to check out my previous answer :
http://law.rainertech.co.uk/theft.htm
s9 Theft Act 1968 - "Burglary"
This offence is committed by any person who enters any building or part of a building as a trespasser with intent to steal, inflict GBH on any person therein, rape any woman or cause damage therein OR having entered in such circumstances steals, attempts to steal or inflicts GBH on any person therein.
This is an Arrestable Offence.
http://www.sweetandmaxwell.co.uk/academic/nutshells/Criminal...
Has he committed burglary? Theft Act 1968, s. 9. Section 9(1)(a) requires entry as a trespasser with intent to commit theft. What was his intent when he entered? If on entering he did not intend to commit theft, did he commit theft subsequently so as to make him guilty of burglary under section 9(1)(b)?
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