Criminal Law Defences
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What is the term for a defence where the defendant claims they were suffering from a mental condition that impaired their responsibility?

  • Diminished responsibility (correct)
  • Duress
  • Loss of control
  • Insanity

    • What is the term for a defence where the defendant claims they were forced to commit the crime due to threats or intimidation?

  • Self defence
  • Duress (correct)
  • Necessity
  • Insanity

    • What is the term for a defence where the defendant claims they were acting to prevent a greater harm from occurring?

  • Self defence
  • Duress
  • Automatism
  • Necessity (correct)

    • What is the term for a defence where the defendant claims they were not conscious of their actions at the time of the crime?

    <p>Automatism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a defence where the defendant claims they were acting in self defence?

    <p>Self defence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a defence where the defendant claims they were suffering from a mental disorder that impaired their ability to understand the nature of their actions?

    <p>Insanity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a defence where the defendant claims they lost control of their actions due to a qualifying trigger?

    <p>Loss of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a defence where the defendant claims they were intoxicated at the time of the crime, but did not voluntarily consume the intoxicating substance?

    <p>Involuntary intoxication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes loss of control from diminished responsibility?

    <p>Loss of control is related to a qualifying trigger, while diminished responsibility is related to a mental condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of affirmative defence?

    <p>Provocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'qualifying trigger' in the context of loss of control?

    <p>It is a sudden and unexpected event that causes the defendant to lose control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary intoxication?

    <p>Voluntary intoxication is not a defence, while involuntary intoxication is.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'fairness of proof' defence?

    <p>To shift the burden of proof from the prosecution to the defence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'Corones Junce Act 2009' in the context of loss of control?

    <p>It introduced the defence of loss of control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key element of the automatism defence?

    <p>The defendant was not conscious of their actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between internal and external automatism?

    <p>Internal automatism is caused by a medical condition, while external automatism is caused by an external factor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an affirmative defence?

    <p>To excuse the defendant's criminal liability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which type of automatism defence is the defendant considered not conscious of their actions?

    <p>Internal automatism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key element of the duress defence?

    <p>The defendant was under a threat or intimidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which defence involves the defendant claiming they were acting to prevent a greater harm from occurring?

    <p>Necessity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between internal and external automatism?

    <p>Internal automatism is caused by an internal factor, while external automatism is caused by an external factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which defence involves the defendant claiming they were suffering from a mental condition that impaired their responsibility?

    <p>Diminished responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 'loss of control' defence?

    <p>To excuse the defendant's criminal liability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which defence involves the defendant claiming they were forced to commit the crime due to threats or intimidation?

    <p>Duress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 'necessity' defence?

    <p>To prevent a greater harm from occurring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key element of the 'insanity' defence?

    <p>The defendant was suffering from a mental disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of defence involves the defendant claiming they were not responsible for their actions due to an external factor?

    <p>Automatism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'M'Naughten rules' in the context of the insanity defence?

    <p>They establish the criteria for the insanity defence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of defence involves the defendant claiming they were forced to commit the crime due to circumstances?

    <p>Duress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 'fairness of proof' defence?

    <p>To shift the burden of proof from the defendant to the prosecution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between internal and external automatism?

    <p>Internal automatism is caused by a mental condition, while external automatism is caused by an external factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an affirmative defence?

    <p>To admit the defendant's guilt but provide a justification or excuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between internal and external automatism?

    <p>Internal automatism is caused by a mental disorder, while external automatism is caused by an external factor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 'necessity' defence?

    <p>To claim that the defendant was acting to prevent a greater harm from occurring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a defence where the defendant claims they were acting in self-defence?

    <p>Self-defence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 'duress' defence?

    <p>To claim that the defendant was forced to commit the crime due to threats or intimidation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a defence where the defendant claims they were not conscious of their actions at the time of the crime?

    <p>Automatism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 'insanity' defence?

    <p>To claim that the defendant was suffering from a mental disorder that impaired their ability to understand the nature of their actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a defence where the defendant claims they were intoxicated at the time of the crime, but did not voluntarily consume the intoxicating substance?

    <p>Involuntary intoxication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of defence involves the defendant claiming they were forced to commit the crime due to circumstances?

    <p>Necessity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Defences

    • Diminished responsibility: a defence of murder, where the defendant suffers from a mental condition, which affects their ability to control their actions.

    Loss of Self Control

    • Defined under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009
    • Requires a qualifying trigger, such as sexual infidelity or a person's age
    • Recognized medical conditions, such as PTSD, can be considered as a qualifying trigger

    Types of Defences

    • Faire of proof defence
    • Diminished responsibility

    Affirmative Defences

    • Duress: where the defendant was under an external threat or menace
    • Self defence: the use of force to protect oneself against unlawful force
    • Insanity: a mental disorder that impairs the defendant's ability to distinguish right from wrong

    Case: M'Naughter

    • Claimed insanity due to delusion
    • Case: AA-Gret, requires a total deprivation of volition on the defendant's part

    Faire of Proof Defences

    • Automatism: actions taken by a person who is not conscious of what they are doing
    • Cases: external factors, such as RVT robbery, or internal factors, such as Bratty 1957 epilepsy

    Affirmative Defences

    • Necessity: where the defendant's action, although illegal, was necessary to prevent a greater harm from happening

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    Test your knowledge of criminal law defences, including diminished responsibility, loss of self control, and affirmative defences. Learn about the different types of defences and their applications in criminal law.

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