Battered Woman Syndrome and self defence in New Zealand and the United States
Toney, Sharlene M.
Battered Woman Syndrome and self defence in New Zealand and the United States Toney, Sharlene M. - 2004 - 25 p. ; computer file : PDF format (4.5mb) - Te Awatea Review .
Te Awatea Review 2(2) December 2004 : 8-10
This article debates the use of Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS) as expert evidence in self-defence cases where a female has killed her abusive partner. The author explores the legal definition of self-defence, and discusses the idea of imminent danger and how this applies to battered women in New Zealand and the United States. Finally, arguments both for and against using BWS in self-defence pleas are highlighted.
1176-5259
LAW
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EMOTIONAL ABUSE
JUSTICE
MENTAL HEALTH
PHYSICAL ABUSE
PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE
SELF DEFENCE
WOMEN
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
NEW ZEALAND
UNITED STATES
Battered Woman Syndrome and self defence in New Zealand and the United States Toney, Sharlene M. - 2004 - 25 p. ; computer file : PDF format (4.5mb) - Te Awatea Review .
Te Awatea Review 2(2) December 2004 : 8-10
This article debates the use of Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS) as expert evidence in self-defence cases where a female has killed her abusive partner. The author explores the legal definition of self-defence, and discusses the idea of imminent danger and how this applies to battered women in New Zealand and the United States. Finally, arguments both for and against using BWS in self-defence pleas are highlighted.
1176-5259
LAW
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EMOTIONAL ABUSE
JUSTICE
MENTAL HEALTH
PHYSICAL ABUSE
PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE
SELF DEFENCE
WOMEN
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
NEW ZEALAND
UNITED STATES