automatism Flashcards
1
Q
involuntary act
A
d must have no control over their actions- if they have any awareness of what they’re doing they cant get the defence
2
Q
must be an external factor eg
A
- blow to the head
- hypnotism
- medication
3
Q
Bailey
A
factor affecting him was external
4
Q
self- induced automatism
A
d causes the state of automatism
5
Q
self- induced automatism rule
A
d will only have a defence if he lacks the mens rea needed for that crime
6
Q
Bailey- self- induced
A
- didn’t eat so d caused it
