Automatism Exam Technique
Automatism (IDEA Structure)
I However, the defendant may be able to use the defence of automatism.
D Automatism is defined by Bratty v A-G for Northern Ireland (1963) as an
act which is done by the muscles without any control by the mind.
E The first element is the action must be involuntary as seen in Hill v Baxter
(1958).
A In this case… (Apply to case).
E The second element is the involuntary action must be caused by an
external factor as seen in R v T (1990).
A In this case… (Apply to case).
C Overall, the D is guilty/non guilty by reason of automatism.
Automatism (IDEA Structure)
I However, the defendant may be able to use the defence of automatism.
D Automatism is defined by Bratty v A-G for Northern Ireland (1963) as an
act which is done by the muscles without any control by the mind.
E The first element is the action must be involuntary as seen in Hill v Baxter
(1958).
A In this case… (Apply to case).
E The second element is the involuntary action must be caused by an
external factor as seen in R v T (1990).
A In this case… (Apply to case).
C Overall, the D is guilty/non guilty by reason of automatism.
