177Abolition of defence of marital coercionE+W
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(1)The defence of marital coercion is abolished.
(2)Accordingly, section 47 of the Criminal Justice Act 1925 (coercion of married woman by husband) is repealed.
(3)This section does not have effect in respect of an offence alleged to have been committed before the date on which it comes into force.