The prosecution of non-fatal strangulation cases: An examination of finalised prosecution cases in Queensland

Abstract

This report presents first findings from a sample of finalised non-fatal strangulation case files drawn from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Queensland. The aim of the report is to provide an initial overview of case- defendant- and complainant-characteristics for non-fatal strangulation-related cases charged and / or prosecuted since the introduction of the offence.