Diminished Responsibility Flashcards
1
Q
4 tests
A
Abnormality of mental function
Recognised medical condition
SUBSTANTIALLY impaired D’s ability
Above provide explanation to D’s acts
2
Q
Byrne
A
From young age had violent sexual tendencies. Reflected in his killing.
3
Q
Steward
A
Alcoholism. Recognised medical condition.
4
Q
Vinagre
A
Jealousy. Not recognised.
5
Q
Dowds
A
Acute voluntary intoxication. Recognised. Changed law. ‘Necessary but not sufficient’.
6
Q
Hobson
A
Battered spouse syndrome
7
Q
Woods
A
Alcoholism. Intake must be involuntary.
8
Q
Sutcliff
A
Moors murderers. Schizophrenia. Believed devils told him to kill. Link between mental state and killings.
9
Q
Blackman
A
Soldier. Self control diluted to vanishing point.
10
Q
What can be impaired?
A
Rationality.
Self control.
Ability to understand D’s conduct.
