Dimished Reponsiblity

Question 1

1. D must suffer from…

Answer 1

An abnormality of mental functioning

Question 2

2. Caused by a

Answer 2

Recognised medical condition

Question 3

3. The abnormality of mental functioning must substantially impair one of the three things mentioned in S1a. Ds ability to:

Answer 3

-Understand his own conduct
-form a rational judgment
-exercise self control

Question 4

4. AMF must provide…

Answer 4

An explanation for Ds conduct

Question 5

Intoxication and DR

Answer 5

If prolonged use of alcohol has caused a condition such as alcohol dependency syndrome the condition may have caused brain damage so that Ds ability to do one of the 3 things in S.1a are substantially impaired or the craving for drink is such as to render Ds use of drink involuntary

Question 6

R V Byrne

Answer 6

Abnormality of mind means a state of mind so different from that of ordinary human beings that the reasonable man would term it abnormal.”