Convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston has reportedly been taunted on his arrival in Christchurch Men's Prison amid reports of a bounty being made for his 'unpleasant death'.

Justice Minister Simon Power says the defence of provocation has no place in law and will be subject to reform.

The family of convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston said their thoughts are with his victim's family, but they will always love him.

Clayton Weatherston's performance while on trial for the murder of Sophie Elliott has earned the vitriol of the nation.

Sophie Elliot was an intelligent, vivacious, 22-year-old heading for a 'plum job' when her ex-boyfriend murdered her.

The mother of murder victim Sophie Elliott is determined to steer other young women away from abusive relationships, as a legacy for her daughter.

Sophie Elliott's parents describe the trauma of attending Clayton Weatherston's murder trial, 18 months after he stabbed their daughter 216 times.

Women's Refuge says Weatherston's murder trial 'turned justice inside out', allowing a killer to persecute his dead ex-girlfriend and her family.

The jury in the Clayton Weatherston murder trial will continue their deliberations at 9.30am tomorrow.