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6. Which case outlines Recklessness in Automatism?

  • James v Dorkings - Had not taken enough insulin and this had caused him to hit a lady - not an external factor
  • R v Hardy - Took some out of date valium and set alight a wardrobe - Lead to unpredictable behaviour
  • R v Kemp - Was given some drugs believing them to be paracetamol, caused her to hit her husband - Involuntary

7. What did the case of Bratty outline?

  • Difference between automatism and intoxication
  • Distinction between insanity and Loss of control
  • Distinction between insanity and automatism
  • Difference of automatism and diminished responsibility