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When your Kitchen Appliance becomes a Dangerous Weapon: Domestic Violence and the Dangerous Weapons Act

In September 2012, Ms. M. and her partner became embroiled in a verbal argument that very quickly spiralled out of control. It escalated when he threw the warm hotplate stove at her. In the same year, Ms. S. reported her husband for hitting her in the face with a teacup. In many households in South […]