Hypoglycaemia Flashcards
1
Q
What is the actus reus in the hypoglycaemic scenario
A
Assaulting ride attendant
2
Q
What is hypoglycaemia
A
Too much insulin - not been balanced out by eating
3
Q
What case supports the hypoglycaemic state?
A
R v Quick
4
Q
What was held in R v Quick
A
Too much insulin constituted automatism however court of appeal ruled that as hypoglycaemic episodes are caused by an external factor (excessive amount of insulin) they constitute automatism
5
Q
Criminal liability for hypoglycaemic
A
No mens rea
6
Q
What would be outcome of prosecution for hypoglycaemic
A
If she was successful in her plea of automatism then she would be fully acquitted
