Automatism Flashcards
1
Q
Origin
A
Bratty v AG for NI 1963
-an act done by muscle, with no control of them wind
-general/complete defence
-external
2
Q
Elements
A
-total loss of voluntary control
-caused by external factor
3
Q
total loss of voluntary control
A
-AG Ref No2 of 1992 1993: must be total
-Hill v Baxter: still had control
-R v Whooley: sneeze and involuntary
4
Q
Caused by external factor
A
-R v Quick: diabetic
-R v T: robbery due to rape had PTSD/exceptional stress
5
Q
Self induced
A
-R v Bailey: diabetic and new he was unwell, reckless, basic
-R v Hardie: not reckless
6
Q
General Position
A
-self induced automatism available for specific intent if no MR
-not available for basic intent if they have been reckless in being automated
