Automatism

• It is a complete defence as the AR committed was not voluntary, there is an external cause

  Quick
• There is no fault when the D was in an automatic state through an external cause

  Hill
• There has to be a total loss of voluntary control

  AG's reference 1993, R v T
• If automatism happens due to the D' s voluntary conduct, intoxication rules apply

  Coley, McGhee
• If the automative state results from an improper action or failure by the D, it will e a defence to specific intent

  Hardie
• It will not e a defence to a basic intent offence if they know the risk that if they did become an automaton, they might engage in dangerous/agressive conduct

  Bailey