voluntary manslaughter diminished repsonisbility

what act talks about DR

coroners and justice act 2009

what does section 52 (1)(A) say

The Abnormality of the mind should be caused by a recognised medical condition

what does section 52 (1)(b)

It should substantially impair D’s ability to understand the nature of his conduct or form rational judgment or have self control.

what case defined Abnormality of the mind and what did it say

R V Byrne- defined as a state of mind so different from ordinary that a reasonable man would term it abnormal

what case links to alcoholism or drug addiction

R V Tandy

what case links to perverted sexual desires

R v Byrne

what case links to mental deficiency

R V Speake

What case links to pre menstrual tension

R V Smith

what case links to chronic depression /depresion

R V Gittens

What case links to BWS

R V Ahluwalia

What case links paranoid psychosis

R V Sanderson

what case links to personal disorder

R V Martin

in section 52 (1) (b) what are the three things that a defendant should i have one of

1.not understand the nature of there conduct 2. Form a rational judgment 3. Exercise self control

what does section 52 (1) (C) say 

there should be a causal link between the abnormality  and the killing as it should provide an explanation for the defendants conducts as  it is a significant contributing factor.