Diminished Responsibility Flashcards
1
Q
What is the case law for AMF?
A
R v Byrne
2
Q
What is the case law for a RMF?
A
Depression - R V Potts
Schizophrenia - R V Jenkin
3
Q
What is the case law for substantial impairment?
A
R V Lloyd
R V Gold
4
Q
What is an AMF?
A
A state of mind so different from that of the normal person that it is considered abnormal
5
Q
What is an RMC?
A
A medical condition recognised by the world health organisation
6
Q
What are the three factors to being substantially impaired?
A
Understand nature and quality of acts
Form a rational judgement
Exercise self control
