Automatism Flashcards
1
Q
Bratty v AG for NI
A
“An act whihc is done by the muscles without any control of the mind, such as spasm, a reflex action or convulsion, or act done by a person who is not conscious of what he is doing such as an act done while suffering from a concussion”
2
Q
Brrome v Perkins
A
D’s defence of automatism was not successful whilst having a hypoglycemic attack as he still maintained some control
3
Q
AG Ref No.2 1992
A
There must be total destruction of voluntary control
4
Q
R v Bailey
A
D was hypoglaecemic (GP said failure to eat after taking isulin could lead to agressive behabiour) - he didnt eat leading him becoming agressive and htting V
Trial judge ruled automatism was not availble when it was self induced
5
Q
Evaluation
A
- Availability for SL
- Complete Loss of Control
- Absence of Supervison or treatment orders
- ## Sleepwalking
6
Q
Reform
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