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Reform to “gay panic defence” has wider legal implications
The use of provocation as an excuse in murder should have no place in SA criminal law, according to a report published by the South Australian Law Reform Institute. In the second of two reports, the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute, based at the University of Adelaide Law School, is recommending that the State […]
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Tagged Dr David Plater, gay law reform, law reform, South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI)
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The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG unveils portrait of Dr Duncan
The tragic death of Dr Duncan in May 1972 was a catalyst for gay law reform in Australia. The newly appointed lecturer to the Adelaide Law School drowned in the Torrens after being a victim of a homophobia attack. On 11 September the Adelaide Law School celebrated the 40th anniversary of law reform in South […]
Posted in Events, News, Student
Tagged Dr Duncan, gay law reform, Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG, professor john williams, Professor Warren Bebbington, Rear Admiral The Hon Kevin Scarce AC CSC RAN (Rtd), scholarship, The Hon Robert Hill AC
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