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Govt introduces bill to scrap provocation defence
Accused killers will no longer be able to rely on the defence that they were provoked if a Government Bill is passed.
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Govt to scrap defence of provocation
We'll never be subjected to a repeat of the defence used in the Clayton Weatherston trial.
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Weatherston jail interview 'broke security'
TV3 wrongly infiltrated a prison to speak to convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston, says the Corrections Department.
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Weatherston case: our columnists react
Our columnists have been weighing in on the murder case that shocked the nation.
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'Read before criticising', minister tells lawyers
Justice Minister Simon Power and lawyers trade blows over his rape case proposals.
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Sophie's killer will be target in jail: expert
Clayton Weatherston faces a tough time in jail for murdering Sophie Elliott then how he acted in court.
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Weatherston taunted on arrival in jail - report
Convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston has reportedly been taunted on his arrival in Christchurch Men's Prison amid reports of a bounty being made for his 'unpleasant death'.
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Partial defence of provocation set to be dumped
Justice Minister Simon Power says the defence of provocation has no place in law and will be subject to reform.
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Family will continue to love their son
The family of convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston said their thoughts are with his victim's family, but they will always love him.
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Family miss their vivacious daughter
Sophie Elliot was an intelligent, vivacious, 22-year-old heading for a 'plum job' when her ex-boyfriend murdered her.
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'My gift to Soph will be saving others'
The mother of murder victim Sophie Elliott is determined to steer other young women away from abusive relationships, as a legacy for her daughter.