v.1. Thesis - Murder, self defence, defensive homicide? Impacts of gender and relationship -- v.2. Professional portfolio - Exploring the treatment needs of different groups of sex offenders
Summary
Research focussed on recent amendments to Victorian homicide defence legislation, investigating community decisions in cases where a fatality followed an alleged sexual assualt. Findings suggest that legislation may not match community sentiment and jurors require comprehensive instructions. Further, relationship history, accused, deceased and juror gender have an impact on verdict
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Degree conferred 2011
Submitted to the School of Psychology of the Faculty of Health, Deakin University
