diminished Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
3 stage test from
A
section 52 coroners and justice act 2009
2
Q
stage 1
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D must be suffering from an abnormality of mental functioning arising from a recognised medical condition
byrne “state of mind normal person would deem abnormal”
3
Q
recognised medical conditions
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depression (seers)
paranoia/personality disorder(martin)
battered wives syndrome (hobson)
4
Q
stage 2
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abnormality must substantially impair Ds ability to understand nature of their conduct, form rational judgements and exercise self control
golds “weighty not trivial”
5
Q
stage 3
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abnormality must be reason for killing (s1 B homicide act)
