all cases for diminished responsibility

Question 1

what section of what act addresses diminished responsibility

Answer 1

s.52 coroners and justice act 2009

Question 2

what are the requirements for DR

Answer 2

1. abnormality of the mind
2. caused by a recognised medical condition
3. substantially impairing the defendant’s ability to do one of three things; 1.understand nature of conduct 2. exercise self control 3. form a rational judgement

Question 3

what is the case for abnormality of mental functioning

Answer 3

byrne- established objective test

Question 4

what is the case for BWS

Answer 4

ahluwalia

Question 5

case that shows the importance of medical evidence

Answer 5

jama

Question 6

case that defined how the word substantial should be approached

Answer 6

loyd

Question 7

case for temporary acute intoxication not being valid

Answer 7

dowds

Question 8

case for intoxication along side another rec medical condition being valid

Answer 8

dietchsman

Question 9

case for alcohol dependency syndrome being valid

Answer 9

stewart