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Platypus
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« on: February 01, 2005, 06:01:37 AM »
http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Government-abolishes-provocation-defence/2005/01/20/1106110863452.html

The State of Victoria has abolished the provocation defence. Whilst I believe it was overused, I also believe it was necessary. They are thinking about introducing a "Battered Woman" law, but I feel that it is unfair to acknowledge that a woman can be provocated but not a male. Provocation does take many more forms then just bashing someone up, anyway.

What are your thoughts?
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« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2005, 07:15:20 AM »
Excellent move!  Hard to believe this kind of nonsense survived on the lawbooks till 2005.
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« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2005, 10:28:27 AM »
For once, I find myself agreeing with opebo.
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