Voluntary Diminished Responsibility Flashcards
1
Q
Name the three part test for diminished responsibility
A
1 = abnormality of mental functioning caused by a recognised medical condition
2= Which provides an explanation for D act or omission
3= which substantially impaired D ability to
Understand the nature of their conduct
Form a rational judgement
Exercise self control
2
Q
Abnormality of mental function is judged
A
By the reasonable man
3
Q
Case for abnormality of mind for depression
A
Seers and gutters
4
Q
Case where jealousy was abnormal
A
R v miller
5
Q
Reason for killing must have been an inside source unless
A
Alcohol or drug abuse becomes medical
6
Q
Case for alcohol as enough for explanation of killing
A
R v Tandy
7
Q
Does voluntary intoxication count for the defence
A
No
8
Q
Case for showing defendant wasn’t impaired
A
R v Campbell
