Automatism as a Defence

John Rumbold

ISBN 10: 0367585642 / ISBN 13: 9780367585648

Published by Taylor and Francis Ltd, GB, 2020

About this Item

Automatism is a notoriously difficult subject for law students, lawyers and judges. This book explores the science and medicine of sleep disorders and examines how the criminal process deals with such disorders when presented as a defence. It systematically examines the legal doctrines involved, and their implications for the use of the evidence key to establishing automatism, while also exploring the medical conditions that can cause automatism (particularly epilepsy, sleepwalking and diabetes). This book is a valuable resource for law students, lawyers, judges and expert witnesses.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Automatism as a Defence
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367585642
• ISBN 13: 9780367585648
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 453 grams

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Synopsis

Automatism is a notoriously difficult subject for law students, lawyers and judges. This book explores the science and medicine of sleep disorders and examines how the criminal process deals with such disorders when presented as a defence. It systematically examines the legal doctrines involved, and their implications for the use of the evidence key to establishing automatism, while also exploring the medical conditions that can cause automatism (particularly epilepsy, sleepwalking and diabetes). This book is a valuable resource for law students, lawyers, judges and expert witnesses.

About the Author

John Rumbold is Senior Research Fellow at the School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University.