Automatism (non-insane) Flashcards

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definition LORD DENNING in BRATTY

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“an act done by the muscles without any control of the mind” it must be involuntary

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examples of automatism

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Swarm of bees: HILL V BAXTER
Diabetes- QUICK
Concussion
Hypnotism
Reflex/ muscular spasm
effects of anaesthetic

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condition 1: D must have lost full control over their actions

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intermittent automaton doesn’t qualify for defence

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condition 1: need full loss of control to get defence

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BROOME v PERKINS

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side rules:

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  • automatism must not be self-induced
    -if D was at fault no defence (BAILEY)
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condition 2: D must not have mens rea

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no control of the mind,
no intention

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