Automatism A01 Flashcards
1
Q
automatism definition
A
- an act done by the muscles without the control of the mind
OR
- an act done by a person who is not conscious of what they are doing
2
Q
first part of the test
A
total loss of voluntary control
3
Q
R v Wooley
A
TLOVC successful
4
Q
Broome v Perkins
A
TLOVC failed
5
Q
What must the TLOVC be caused by
A
an external factor
6
Q
R v Quick
A
external factor can not be a condition
7
Q
Hill v Baxter
A
external factor must be extra-ordinary
8
Q
R v Hennessy
A
Cannot be regular occurrence → anxiety and stress wont suffice
9
Q
R v T
A
raped a few days earlier = sufficient external
10
Q
R v Narbrough
A
sexually abused as a child = extended time gap = external factor of abuse became internal = fail
11
Q
third part of the test?
A
cannot be self-induced
12
Q
why was R v Quick self induced?
A
hypoglycemic choosing not to eat or drink after taking insulin = self-induced
13
Q
effect of automatism?
A
full acquittal to all crimes including murder
