Law Questions and...
In what act was the defense of diminished responsibility added?
What must be proven for a mental abnormality to count as a defence? (Select 2)
- must have a recognised medical condition
- the defendant demonstrates how insane they are by drinking vinegar
- a certificate from a psychiatrist
- defendant's ability to to understand what they are doing, make judgement or have self control are comprimised
What happened in Byrne (1960)
- defendant was a recognised a sociopath and he killed his friend during an argument
- defendant had perverted desires and murdered a young girl
- defendant thought he was a detective and killed an innocent man he believed to be a criminal
What does ADS stand for?
- Autistic Dragon Spoon
- Automobile Driving Society
- Alcohol Dependency Syndrome
Upon whom does the burden of proof fall upon for diminished responsibility?
- OP's mom
- Prosecution
- Defence
- Jury
- Citizen's Advice Bureau
What is the case study for ADS?
- Woods (2004)
- Wood (2008)
- Forest (1999)
- Fazzino (2k14)
Homicide Act 1957, s2
Impaired ability to understand what he's doing, form a rational judgement or exercise self control
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Arose from a recognised medical condition
A sexual psychopath's inability to control his perverted desires meant he could plead diminished responsibility
Alcohol Dependancy Syndrome
