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Figure 9 Percent distribution of persons accused of spousal homicide1 by gender and most serious violation,2 1975 to 2004

Figure 9 Percent distribution of persons accused of spousal homicide by gender and most serious violation, 1975 to 2004

1. Spouses include legally married, common-law, separated, divorced and (ex) same-sex spouses. Includes homicides in which only one person was accused of the homicide.
2. Represents charges laid or recommended by police at the time of the initial investigation and does not include revisions following court appearances or convictions.
Note: Figures may not total to 100% due to rounding.
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Homicide Survey.