Automotism Flashcards
1
Q
is automatism a complete defence
A
yes
2
Q
how is automatism defined and who by
A
“an act done by the muscles without any control by the mind, such as a spasm or reflex” (Bratty v Attorney general for Northern Ireland)
3
Q
automatism cases
A
R v T, R v Hardie
4
Q
R v T LP
A
Exceptional stress can be an external factor which may cause automatism
5
Q
R v Hardie LP
A
Automatism from self-induced intoxication can be allowed when the reasonable man is unlikely to see the substance would cause aggression.
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