Defence of Provocation

National believes there is no place for the partial defence of provocation on the statute books. The defence wrongly enables defendants to besmirch the character of victims, and effectively rewards a lack of self-control.
That's why this week we introduced the Crimes (Provocation Repeal) Amendment Bill to Parliament, which removes the defence from the statute.
This follows two reports by the Law Commission, both of which recommended its abolition. We're hoping to have this legislation passed by the end of this year.
To read more about National's justice agenda visit: http://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/national039s+justice+agenda+keeping+our+word