Dimished responibility Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Act for diminished responsibility
A
S52 Coroners and Justice act 2009
2
Q
Abnormality of mental functioning + case
A
A state of mind so different from that of an ordinary human
(byrne)
3
Q
Recognised medical condition + 3 cases
A
Depression (seers)
Alcohol dependancy syndrome (Wood)
Mental deficiency (Speake)
4
Q
What organisation can other conditions be listed in
A
World health organisation
5
Q
3 points for substantially impaired
A
Cannot:
Understand nature of own conduct
Form a rational judgement
Exercise self control
6
Q
Case for impairment must be important or weighty
A
Golds
7
Q
Explains D’s act or emission in Killing
A
Abnormality of mental functioning must cause or be significant contributor in causing D to commit that conduct.
