Automatism Flashcards
1
Q
Bratty (definition)
A
‘an act done by the muscles without any control of the mind,’
2
Q
- R v T
A
exceptional stress can be an external factor
3
Q
A. G Reference
A
must be a total destruction of voluntary control, partial loss of control is not sufficient
4
Q
- Self induced automatism
Bailey
Majewski
Hardie
A
-self- induce automatism does not work for basic intent offences
- getting into a self induce state is reckless so doesn’t work
- defence might work if the drugs had the opposite effect
5
Q
Hill V Baxter
Quick
A
- involuntary behavior, such a reflex action, convulsion or spasm
- external factors
6
Q
MR
A
if D is in an automatic state there is no MR
