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Intimate partner homicides
Record ID:
67959
Format:
LIJ Article
Year:
2017
Author:
Tyson, Danielle ; Kirkwood, Deborah ; McKenzie, Mandy ; Naylor, Bronwyn ;
Subject:
Family Violence ; Homicide ; Provocation ; Abused Women ;
Source:
LIJ (2017) 91 No 5
Date_of_entry:
21/04/2017
Legislation:
Crimes (Homicide) Act 2005 (Vic)
Notes:
Comment on the Landmark reforms which were introduced in 2005 to the law of homicide in Victoria aimed at improving responses to homicides that occur in the context of family violence. Includes discussion on gender in homicide, family violence, separation, prosecution outcomes, provocation and sentencing.
Section:
Feature
Month:
May

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