Defences to Homicide for Battered Women: A Comparative Analysis of Laws in Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

The article presents information on the defence of battered women, charged for homicide in New Zealand, Australia and Canada. The current legal requirements, relevant defences in different jurisdictions are considered. The legal developments and general trends used for resolving cases related to homicide by battered women are discussed. The need of improvement in the legal response and statutory reform is also discussed.