Battered Woman Syndrome in Australia: A Challenge to Gender Bias in the Law?
Posted: 9 Sep 2024
Date Written: January 01, 1994
Abstract
This chapter examines the use of battered woman syndrome in Australian cases where women have been charged with an offence committed in response to, or under the influence of, domestic violence. It outlines the rationale for using battered woman syndrome and questions whether evidence concerning the syndrome has been effective in challenging gender bias in the law.
Keywords: battered woman syndrome, defences to homicide, violence against women
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Tolmie, Julia and Stubbs, Julie, Battered Woman Syndrome in Australia: A Challenge to Gender Bias in the Law? (January 01, 1994). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4948457
Julia Tolmie (Contact Author)
University of Auckland - Faculty of Law ( email )
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