all cases for diminished responsibility Flashcards
1
Q
what section of what act addresses diminished responsibility
A
s.52 coroners and justice act 2009
2
Q
what are the requirements for DR
A
- abnormality of the mind
- caused by a recognised medical condition
- substantially impairing the defendant’s ability to do one of three things; 1.understand nature of conduct 2. exercise self control 3. form a rational judgement
3
Q
what is the case for abnormality of mental functioning
A
byrne- established objective test
4
Q
what is the case for BWS
A
ahluwalia
5
Q
case that shows the importance of medical evidence
A
jama
6
Q
case that defined how the word substantial should be approached
A
loyd
7
Q
case for temporary acute intoxication not being valid
A
dowds
8
Q
case for intoxication along side another rec medical condition being valid
A
dietchsman
9
Q
case for alcohol dependency syndrome being valid
A
stewart
