Motherhood, media stories and the criminal justice system

What is it about?

This article is about media narratives, understandings of motherhood, and criminal justice practices. It examines two media stories about bereaved mothers and explores how these stories can be linked to key changes made to the New Zealand criminal code.

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Why is it important?

The article contributes to a body of work known as Narrative Criminology. Narrative Criminology currently focuses on the role that narratives play in the actions of offenders. What this article does is highlight the role that narratives play in the actions of lawmakers.