Abolishing defensive homicide will benefit female victims and offenders
This article was first published on The Conversation on 4th October 2013 The Victorian Department of Justice has released its…
Major changes to Victorian homicide laws proposed
The Victorian Department of Justice has overnight released the Defensive Homicide Proposals for Legislative Reform: Consultation Paper. The paper is a…
The ‘jealous man’s’ defence lives on in the English criminal courts
This month the Home Secretary Theresa May MP announced a major review in England and Wales of how police respond…
Taking a stand against family violence must occur in the courts
By Kate Fitz-Gibbon Last month the Victorian Premier Denis Napthine, Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay, Lord Mayor Robert Doyle…
South Australia joins the provocation debate
Provocation is a partial defence to murder, which has attracted controversy and critique in every Australian criminal justice system except South…
New Book Launched by Kate Fitz-Gibbon
Dr Kate Fitz-Gibbon’s new book “A Second Chance for Justice: The Prosecutions of Gabe Watson for the death of Tina…