1
Q
Type of defence
A
This is a full defence so the D will be acquitted if successful in proving this defence
2
Q
Involuntary act
A
an act done by the muscles without any control by the mind (Bratty)
Control must be total destruction of voluntary control
3
Q
External factor
A
It was established in Quick the external factor of injecting himself with insulin meant he could use the defence of automatism. It must not be self-induced.
Law Scaffolds
flashcards
Decks in class (31)
# Cards
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Assault7
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Battery8
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ABH7
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GBH s.207
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GBH s.187
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Murder7
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Diminished Responsibility7
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Loss of Control9
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Unlawful Act Manslaughter6
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Gross Negligence Manslaughter7
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Theft8
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Robbery7
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Attempts6
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Duty of care3
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Breach of duty5
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Causation2
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Contributory Negligence5
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Occupiers Liability 195710
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Occupiers Liability 19847
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Rylands v Fletcher7
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Psychiatric Injury6
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Private Nuisance6
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Automatism3
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Self Defence7
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Intoxication0
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Insanity7
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Duress9
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Negligent misstatement7
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Vicarious liability0
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Consent4
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Remedies0
