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Some partial defences to murder depend on the mental condition of the offender. On 4/10/10 these were changed: see Coroners and Justice Act 2009 and external links for details.

External links

Ministry of Justice, 'Partial defences to murder: loss of control and diminished responsibility; and infanticide: Implementation of Sections 52, and 54 to 57 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009', Circular 2010/13, 4/10/10

Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Commencement No. 4, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010 on Legislation.gov.uk website

Christopher Hope, 'Women who murder violent partners after years of abuse could escape prison', Daily Telegraph 4/10/10

Joshua Rozenberg, 'Battered women who kill to be main beneficiaries as homicide law changes', Guardian 30/9/10

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