Automatism - Legal Principle Flashcards
1
Q
Hill v Baxter
A
No fault on behalf of defendant when automatism is successful
2
Q
R v T
A
Extreme stress MAY constitute an external factor amounting to automatism
3
Q
AG Reference [No.2]
A
Reduced or partial control isn’t enough for the defence of automatism
4
Q
R v Bailey
A
CofA set out rules re: self induced automatism
5
Q
R v Hardie
A
If D is unaware their actions will bring out an automatic state, automatism is available.
