OIA-119571.pdf [pdf, 1.5 MB]
...The need to understand the gendered patterns and dynamics involved in cases of this nature in order to provide an appropriate and effective response. 23. While noting the possible benefits of an offence of coercion and control, Julia R Tolmie of the University of Auckland has also warned of the difficulties of creating an offence of this nature,12 namely: a. Prosecuting the offence will necessitate a greater reliance on victim testimony and may require a breadth of evidence and complexity of...