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Ben Carroll Creates “Slow Femicide” Offence With Life Terms
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Story summary
- Victoria Premier Ben Carroll pledged life imprisonment for rape and created a “slow femicide” offence.
- Maximum penalties for serious sexual offences will increase by five years.
- Murder of a current or former partner will carry a 30-year sentence, up from 25.
- A new manslaughter offence will target abusers whose violence leads partners to suicide.
- Courts may admit an accused’s prior sexual-abuse history.