Automatism Flashcards
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Definition of Automatism
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Automatism comes about as a result of an external cause resulting in loss of control and/or consciousness.
2
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Involuntary action/loss of control case
Automatism
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AG ref no 2 of 1992/Bratty
3
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External cause case
Automatism
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Hill v Baxter
4
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Rule regarding drink/drugs with automatism
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Taking drink/drugs is self induced and therefore not usually valid, unless D was unaware they were self inducing automatism (Hardie)
5
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Specific type of diabetes for automatism
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HYPO-Glycaemia (caused by insulin - external cause)
6
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Automatism sentence
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Complete Acquittal
7
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Involuntary act meaning
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Loss of self control
Mind not controlling limbs in a purposeful manner
