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In 2006 the first attempt in the British courts was made, to mount a unique prosecution for "psychological manslaughter" .
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theguardian.com/uk/2006/may/16…
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theguardian.com/uk/2006/may/16…
Harcharran Dhaliwal was accused of the manslaughter of his wife Gurjit. The 45-year-old mother of two sons was found hanged with a fresh wound on her forehead.
Her diary catalogued incidents of violence and psychological abuse. Her husband admitted causing the wound.
Her diary catalogued incidents of violence and psychological abuse. Her husband admitted causing the wound.
At the time, defence lawyers won a ruling from an Old Bailey judge that Dhaliwal could not be held criminally liable for his wife's death and the case could not go ahead. This decision was upheld on appeal.
