Tabled in Parliament on 18 November 2004, this final report recommended the abolition of the partial excuse of provocation, changes to the definition of self-defence, the recognition of excessive self-defence as a partial defence and the introduction of expert evidence about family violence.
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The Hon. Anthony North KC
Chairman
Past Commissioner Example
Dr Vivian Waller
Director and Principal Solicitor, Waller Legal
Dan Nicholson
Executive Director, Criminal Law, Victoria Legal Aid
Professor Bernadette McSherry
Commissioner
Kathleen Foley SC
Commissioner
The Hon Jennifer Coate AO
Commissioner
