Automatism Flashcards

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Q

What is the difference between insanity and automatism?

A

Automatism is non-insane and caused by an external factor/insanity is insane and internal factors

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2
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Is automatism voluntary or involuntary?

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Involuntary

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3
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Bratty v A-G of Northern Ireland

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Lord Denning - without any control by the mind - reflex action - severe blows to head - dissociative state

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4
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R v T

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Raped three days earlier, PTSD lead to dissociative state

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5
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Broome v Perkins

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hypoglycaemic state - able to exercise some voluntary control over movements - automatism not available

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Attorney Generals Ref (No.2 of 1992

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In trance-like state when driving does not amount to automatism - still aware

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7
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When can you not plea self induced automatism?

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If caused by alcohol or drugs

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8
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R v Bailey

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Self induced automatism can’t be reckless - diabetic should have eaten when sugar low

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R v Coley, McGhee and Harris

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Automatism not available if induced involuntary behaviour

defence available if reaction to sedative unexpected
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R v Hardie

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Automatism due to valium could rely on defence - did not understand the effects of the drugs

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