PAPER 1 AUTOMATISM Flashcards
What type of defence is automatism?
Automatism is a complete defence
What is the result of a successful automatism?
Acquittal
How many elements are there to satisfy in automatism?
Two
What is the first element?
An involuntary act
In Bratty, what did Lord Denning state?
He stated that an involuntary act was limited to reflex actions committed as a result of unconsciousness or convulsions
What does automatism require?
a total loss of voluntary control.
Where would automatism not be available?
to a diabetic driving in a hypoglycaemic state (Broome V Perkins)
Where is another time where automatism isn’t available?
Where D is responsible for causing his loss of voluntary control. (Bailey)
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What is the second element of Automatism?
It must result from an external source
