Automatism

Question 1

Bratty v AG for NI

Answer 1

“An act whihc is done by the muscles without any control of the mind, such as spasm, a reflex action or convulsion, or act done by a person who is not conscious of what he is doing such as an act done while suffering from a concussion”

Question 2

Brrome v Perkins

Answer 2

D’s defence of automatism was not successful whilst having a hypoglycemic attack as he still maintained some control

Question 3

AG Ref No.2 1992

Answer 3

There must be total destruction of voluntary control

Question 4

R v Bailey

Answer 4

D was hypoglaecemic (GP said failure to eat after taking isulin could lead to agressive behabiour) - he didnt eat leading him becoming agressive and htting V
Trial judge ruled automatism was not availble when it was self induced

Question 5

Evaluation

Answer 5

• Availability for SL
• Complete Loss of Control
• Absence of Supervison or treatment orders
• ## Sleepwalking

Question 6

Reform