Automatism
Automatism
Automatism
Yes
Is D charged with a spectific
intent crime?
Yes
D may be pemitted
to plead defence of
automatismc
Does D suffer fr
mind that sub
respnsibi
No
Yes
Was D reckless in causing
himself to be in a state of
automatism?
Yes
No
D may be permitted to plead
the defence of automatism
Yes
D should plead
diminished
respnsibility
No
Does D suffer from an abnormality of the
mind that substantianlly impaired his
respnsibility for his actions?
No
Has D been charged
with murder?
No
D should plead
diminished
respnsibility
D has no substantive
defence