Automatism Flashcards
1
Q
What is automatism and what case defines it?
A
Bratty v AG reference for Northern Ireland
An act done by the muscles without control of the mind, such as a spasm, reflex action or convulsion or a act done by a person who is not conscious
2
Q
What is the first rule of automatism?
A
The action must be completely involuntary
Hill v Baxter
3
Q
What is the second rule for automatism?
A
There must be a total loss of voluntary control, partial loss will not amount to automatism
AG ref no.2 of 1992
4
Q
What is the third rule of automatism?
A
It must not be self induced R v Quick
