Automatism Flashcards
1
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Caused by ___ factors
A
Extrnal
2
Q
Bratty 1963
A
“An act done by the muscle without any control by the mind”, when the AR of an offence becomes involuntary-> hill v Baxter
3
Q
2 types of automatism
A
Insane automatism; caused by disease of the mind if proven-> insanity defence
Non insane automatism; caused by external factors
4
Q
Examples of non insane automatism
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- blow to the head
- attacked by bees, Hill v Baxter
- sneezing
- hypnotism
- effects of drugs; intoxication
- stress, R v T; PTSD triggered by external factors
5
Q
AG REF (No. 2 1992)
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“Driving without awareness”
Judge said he still had control over the car but jury decided he lost control