Automatism Flashcards
1
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r v bratty
A
defined automatism “an act done by the muscle without any control by the mind, such as a spasm, reflex action or a convulsion or an act done by an unconscious person”
2
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r v quick
A
insulin accepted as external cause
3
Q
R v t
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External cause was rape
4
Q
Hill v Baxter
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Person should not be held liable for driving offences if they are struck by something
5
Q
AGR
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Automatism must be total loc not partial
6
Q
R v coley
A
Automatism can’t be used for basic intent offences
7
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R v Hardie
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Automatism was self induced, however the drug used to calm down d didn’t know there was a risk
