2. This is the follow up article that was written immediately after the Bill on same-sex adoption in NSW was passed. The name of the bill is contained at the top of the file and should be what is referenced. Consider this article when discussing effectiveness of the law in promoting equality, law reform and different family arrangements.
3. Reform on domestic violence - This article discusses a reform in law which was aimed at reducing penalties for women who kill their partners after long periods of domestic violence, known as defensive homicide. The article suggests this has failed and actually helped the abusers. Consider the effecetiveness of law reform in addressing conflict between family members.
4. Defensive homicide - case study
In this article it provides a good case study of how the purpose of the law reform from the article #3 (above) has been abused. It is worth a read and adding the case study to your files on DV and law reform.
1. Same-Sex adoption
2. This is the follow up article that was written immediately after the Bill on same-sex adoption in NSW was passed. The name of the bill is contained at the top of the file and should be what is referenced. Consider this article when discussing effectiveness of the law in promoting equality, law reform and different family arrangements.
3. Reform on domestic violence - This article discusses a reform in law which was aimed at reducing penalties for women who kill their partners after long periods of domestic violence, known as defensive homicide. The article suggests this has failed and actually helped the abusers. Consider the effecetiveness of law reform in addressing conflict between family members.
4. Defensive homicide - case study
In this article it provides a good case study of how the purpose of the law reform from the article #3 (above) has been abused. It is worth a read and adding the case study to your files on DV and law reform.