Automatism Flashcards

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Type of defence

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This is a full defence so the D will be acquitted if successful in proving this defence

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Involuntary act

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an act done by the muscles without any control by the mind (Bratty)
Control must be total destruction of voluntary control

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External factor

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It was established in Quick the external factor of injecting himself with insulin meant he could use the defence of automatism. It must not be self-induced.

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