Thin Skull Rule Flashcards
What does the Thin Skull Rule state?
Defendant is to take the victim as they find them
Do any conditions matter under the TSR
No, any conditions don’t matter
What types of conditions does the Thin Skull Rule apply to?
- Physical conditions
- Mental conditions
- Religious views
What is an example of a mental condition that might be relevant under the Thin Skull Rule?
Mental illnesses, phobias
What is the case associated with the Thin Skull Rule?
R v Blaue (1975)
In R v Blaue, what action did the defendant take against the victim?
Made sexual advances on the victim
What happened to the victim in R v Blaue after the defendant’s actions?
The victim got stabbed by the defendant
What medical procedure did the victim need after being stabbed in R v Blaue?
Blood transfusion
Why could the victim not receive a blood transfusion in R v Blaue?
She was a Jehovah’s Witness
What was the defendant’s argument regarding the victim’s refusal of the blood transfusion in R v Blaue?
The victim’s refusal broke the chain of causation
What was the verdict in R v Blaue?
Guilty
