Insane automatism is a result of a 'disease of the mind' and is the reaction of an unsound mind to its delusions or external stimuli. A 'disease of the mind' is ...

The defence of insane automatism refers to actions performed while a 'disease of the mind' is present. This can mean a mental illness, disorder, or change in ...

This defence is often referred to as insanity but the technically correct phrase is insane automatism. The two terms will be used interchangeably throughout.

The current rules that govern the insanity defence (also referred to as “insane automatism”) date from 1843. ... the case law on insane and non-insane automatism ...

Any defence that rests on insanity comes under the M'Naghten rules. Under English law internal causes of automatism are generally judged to be insane automatism ...

23 апр. 2024 г. · [Where the case involves insane automatism] If you conclude the Crown has proved beyond reasonable doubt that the act of the accused was ...

16 апр. 2024 г. · Insane automatism, otherwise known as insanity, does not provide a complete defence but rather a special verdict of 'not guilty by reason of insanity'.

Insane automatism is an involuntary reaction due to an existing medical condition, sane automatism is a significant reaction to extraordinary stimuli.

Оценка 5,0 (71) Insane automatism arises in circumstances where the accused suffers from a 'disease of the mind'. This term is synonymous with 'mental illness' and encompasses ...

Danish law, in contrast, has no provision for an automatism defense and treats all automatisms as a form of insanity defense (similar to insane ...