LAW P1 CASES (automatism)

Question 1

What is the case for the first point of automatism?

Answer 1

• R v Quick, the defendant can rely on the defence of automatism since the associated episodes were caused by insulin which is an external factor

Question 2

What is the case for the second point of automatism?

Answer 2

• Broome v Perkins, the defendant had exercised conscious control over his car

Question 3

What is the case for the third point of automatism?

Answer 3

• R v Bailey, the defendants automatism was self induced