Diminished Responsibility Flashcards
1
Q
What are the steps for diminished responsibility?
A
Actus reus and mens rea of murder
s2 Homicide Act 1957, amended in s52 Coroners and Justice Act 2009
Recognised medical condition
Substantially impair 1of the 3
Abnormality of mental functioning
Significant contributory factor
2 medical experts
Balance of probabilities
2
Q
What act was diminished responsibility introduced in?
A
s2 Homicide Act 1957
3
Q
What act amended diminished responsibility?
A
s52 Coroners and Justice Act 2009
