Automatism / Non-Insane Automatism

Question 1

Automatism

Answer 1

Automatism is where a persons consciousness is so impaired that they are acting in a state of physical involuntariness

Question 2

Definition by

Answer 2

Lord Denning ( Bratty v AG for NI )

Question 3

Factor 1

Answer 3

The cause of automatism must be from an external factor

E.g. a blow to the head, taking a drug

Question 4

Factor 2

Answer 4

There has to be a total loss of voluntary control ( AG REF NO.2 1992 )

A reduced or partial control of ones actions is not sufficient for automatism