TY - SER AU - Toney, Sharlene M. TI - Battered Woman Syndrome and self defence in New Zealand and the United States SN - 1176-5259 PY - 2004/// KW - LAW KW - FVC KW - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE KW - EMOTIONAL ABUSE KW - JUSTICE KW - MENTAL HEALTH KW - PHYSICAL ABUSE KW - PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE KW - SELF DEFENCE KW - WOMEN KW - INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE KW - NEW ZEALAND KW - UNITED STATES N1 - Te Awatea Review 2(2) December 2004 : 8-10 N2 - 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 UR - http://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE1061566 ER -