TY  - BOOK
AU  - Robertson, J. Bruce
TI  - Battered woman syndrome: expert evidence in action
SN  - 0078-6918
PY  - 1998///
CY  - Dunedin
PB  - University of Otago
KW  - FVC
KW  - ABUSED MEN
KW  - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
KW  - JUSTICE
KW  - OFFENDERS
KW  - POLICY
KW  - VICTIMS
KW  - WOMEN
KW  - INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
KW  - LAW
N1  - Otago Law Review, 9(2) 1998 : 277-300; nz
N2  - This paper examines battered woman syndrome (BWS) as a defence when women kill or injure their violent spouse. The focus of the paper is on the aspect of self-defence. An overview of BWS is given, including its origins. Further discussion is provided on the application of BWS as expert evidence in criminal trials examining admissibility, and the implications for judges when it is used as expert scientific evidence. The author concludes that where domestic violence or its consequences are factors in criminal trials, all available assistance should be utilised for the delivery of the best possible justice. Record #3349
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