Automatism defence cases

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Bratty v Attorney General for N.Ireland
An act that is done with the muscles without the control of the mind
1 of 6
Broome v Perkins
There must be a total loss of control
2 of 6
R v Quick
It must be an external factor affecting their behaviour (In this case, a diabetics insulin)
3 of 6
Smith & Hogan
Said what 'external factors' could include
4 of 6
R v T
External factor could also be a traumatic event (In this case an earlier ****)
5 of 6
R v Bailey
Only a defence for crimes of spesific intent
6 of 6

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Broome v Perkins

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There must be a total loss of control

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R v Quick

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Smith & Hogan

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R v T

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