Automatsim Flashcards
1
Q
What is automatism
A
A person commits a crime in circumstance in which actions are involuntary
2
Q
What are the 2 requirements for automatism
A
Actions of d must be completely involuntary
Cause of automatism is external
3
Q
lord denning
A
Involuntary act means an act which is done by muscles without any control of mind
4
Q
AG ref no2 of 1992 1993
A
Total destruction of voluntary control
5
Q
hill v Baxter
A
External factors caused involuntary act
6
Q
R v T
A
Exceptional stress can be external factor
7
Q
R v Bailey
A
Reckless after not eating after insulin
8
Q
r v lipman
A
Drugs is no defence
