Automatism/Non-Insane Automatism (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What did Lord Denning define automatism as in Bratty v A-G for Northern Ireland (1963)?
What did Lord Denning define automatism as in Bratty v A-G for Northern Ireland (1963)?
Act by muscles without mind control
Who bears the legal burden of proof in automatism cases?
Who bears the legal burden of proof in automatism cases?
The prosecution beyond reasonable doubt
Why was automatism available in R v Quick (1973)?
Why was automatism available in R v Quick (1973)?
Insulin injection was external factor
Why was automatism rejected in R v Hennessy (1989)?
Why was automatism rejected in R v Hennessy (1989)?
Diabetes itself was internal factor
What level of control invalidates automatism?
What level of control invalidates automatism?
Any degree of control
Why did automatism fail in A-G Ref. No. 2 of 1992?
Why did automatism fail in A-G Ref. No. 2 of 1992?
D showed some control by steering vehicle
For self-induced automatism, when is defence available?
For self-induced automatism, when is defence available?
For specific intent crimes only
What is the outcome of a successful automatism defence?
What is the outcome of a successful automatism defence?
Complete acquittal
What did R v T (1990) decide about external stress?
What did R v T (1990) decide about external stress?
Severe external stress can cause automatism
What exception exists for self-induced automatism per R v Hardy (1984)?
What exception exists for self-induced automatism per R v Hardy (1984)?
Available if non-reckless and unknowing