Published: 17 December 2016
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Convicted of killing her husband, Nahla A. faces the first execution of a Palestinian woman in more than 20 years. She had reportedly been married against her will, lived in complete destitution and been repeatedly beaten by her husband.
And see:
Domestic violence: how the law treats women who kill a violent partner – Lorana Bartels & Patricia Easteal – The Conversation 31.07.12
In Australian courts, after a woman kills her partner following domestic violence, a murder conviction or complete acquittal are the two least likely outcomes.
An Israeli divide over domestic violence November 22, 2016
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