Dr

Question 1

elements

Answer 1

1- abnormality of mental functioning
2- recognised mental condition
3- substantial impairment
4- explanation for d’s conduct

Question 2

r v bryne

Answer 2

a state of mind so different from that of the ordinary human beings that the reasonable man would deem it abnormal

Question 3

r v conroy

Answer 3

autism was a recognised medical condition

Question 4

r v squelch

Answer 4

paranoia was a recognised medical condition

Question 5

r v lloyd

Answer 5

substantially impaired means not total but not minimal either

Question 6

law about it

Answer 6

-partial defense
-originally introduced by the homicide act 1957, but changed by the coroners justice act 2009

Question 7

intoxication alone cannot alone support dr

Answer 7

Homicide act 1957

Question 8

r v dowds

Answer 8

voluntary intoxication does not amount to intoxication but intoxication alongside another thing can be dr

Question 9

r v dietschmann

Answer 9

adjustment disorder + intoxication

Question 10

r v kay

Answer 10

condition so severe would impair responsibility even without intoxication

Question 11

r v tandy

Answer 11

no evidence of damage to brain with alcohol dependancy syndrome

Question 12

r v wood

Answer 12

need to show alcohol has affected their mental functioning. does not need to show intoxication was voluntary