automatism (capacity)

• What case defines automatism?

  Bratty
• What is the definition of automatism


  ‘an act done by the muscles without any control by the mind such a spasm, a reflex action or an act done by a person who isn’t conscious of what he is doing such as sleepwalking or concussion ‘
• What does the AG reference No 2 say?

  requires a total lack of awareness
• Must automatism be caused by internal or external factor?


  external- Hill V Baxter
• what condition does the R V T case cover?

  PTSD
• What does the Hardie case say?

  unexpected side effects from prescribed medication isn’t self induced. So can be used.
• What does Majewski say?

  Automatism can’t be used if due to voluntary intoxication.
• if the defence is successful it results in an acquittal