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MEN, WOMEN, ABUSE AND MURDER DEFENCES There are only three partial defences for murder; suicide pact, provocation-the loss of self control and reaction must be instantaneous and diminished responsibility. Amongst the three mentioned two are most frequently used, these are provocation and diminished responsibility, and only one full defence, self defence. These defences are used to reduce the sentence charge by the defendant to manslaughter from murder. In the following text I will be examining how men use provocation and diminished responsibility to walk free from murder. I will analyse the advantages and disadvantages of these defences and any alternatives or reforms. Firstly, provocation is seen by men as an encouragement to attack their partners. Many people say that men respond more violently to infidelity and need a defence when their actions lead to the death of their partners. Provocation also makes the victim seem like the responsible agent. In the past men...

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