Diminished Responsibility Flashcards
1
Q
what act?
A
Homicide Act 1957
2
Q
Before 1957
A
D could only claim insanity
3
Q
amended?
A
s52 of Coroners and Justice Act 2009
4
Q
abnormality of mental functioning
A
arose from a recognised medical condition
substantially impaired ability to:
understand nature of conduct
form rational judgement
exercise self control
provides explanation for acts or omissions
5
Q
what is it?
A
a partial defence to a charge of murder which reduces the offence to one of voluntary manslaughter.
