In order to claim self-defence using the battered wife syndrome,the wife must show she is in imminent danger of death or grievous bodily harm.

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Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS) is a psychological condition that can be used in court to explain the mindset of a victim of continuous domestic abuse. It does not strictly require the victim to show imminent danger of death or grievous bodily harm at the moment of the defensive action. Instead, it helps explain why a victim might reasonably believe they are in danger based on past abuse, even if the threat is not immediate.

In Order to Claim Self-Defence Using the Battered Wife Syndrome,the