Automatism

Question 1

Origin

Answer 1

Bratty v AG for NI 1963
-an act done by muscle, with no control of them wind
-general/complete defence
-external

Question 2

Elements

Answer 2

-total loss of voluntary control
-caused by external factor

Question 3

total loss of voluntary control

Answer 3

-AG Ref No2 of 1992 1993: must be total
-Hill v Baxter: still had control
-R v Whooley: sneeze and involuntary

Question 4

Caused by external factor

Answer 4

-R v Quick: diabetic
-R v T: robbery due to rape had PTSD/exceptional stress

Question 5

Self induced

Answer 5

-R v Bailey: diabetic and new he was unwell, reckless, basic
-R v Hardie: not reckless

Question 6

General Position

Answer 6

-self induced automatism available for specific intent if no MR
-not available for basic intent if they have been reckless in being automated