Automatism Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
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Definition
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An act done by the muscles without any control of the mind. External factors. (Lord denning in Bratty)
2
Q
Stage one
A
D must have lost all self control of their actions. The actus reus was done involuntarily (Brooke v Perkins). Self induced automaton will not be allowed (Bailey)
3
Q
Stage two
A
The d must have no tens tea for the crime
