Diminished Responsibility

Question 1

What are the 4 elements of Diminished Responsibility

Answer 1

1.) D. suffered from an AMF (abnormality)
2.) D.’s AMF was caused by a registered medical condition
3.) AMF impaired D.’s ability to form a rational judgement, understand the nature of their conduct, or exercise self control
4.) AMF was a significant cause of death

Question 2

What section is Dim. Resp. from

Answer 2

S. 54 Coroners and Justice Act 2009