Queensland scraps ‘gay panic’ defence
The state government had previously committed to scrapping the law by the end of last year.
The state government had previously committed to scrapping the law by the end of last year.
The controversial defence allows people accused of murder to claim provocation by unwanted sexual advance.
The Sydney comedian has made an unlikely alliance with a Catholic Bishop.
Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath has announced moves towards quashing the “archaic” ‘gay panic’ defence in the state.
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