France to introduce new law banning 'psychological violence' in marriages
By Peter Allen
Last updated at 3:40 PM on 05th January 2010
France will become the first country in the world to ban 'psychological violence' within marriage later this year.
法國將成為第一個世界上的國家，今年遲些禁止婚後'心理暴力'。
The new law, which would also apply to co-habiting couples, would see people getting criminal records for insulting their loved ones during domestic arguments.
新法律也適用於同居夫婦，在家內的爭吵中侮辱他們的愛侶會看到他們得到刑事紀錄。
Electronic tagging would be used on repeat offenders, according to the country's prime minister, Francois Fillon, who announced the law.
根據宣布新法律的國家總理菲永所沅說，電子標籤將用於屢犯者身上。
Partners who resort to 'psychological violence' during arguments could end up with a criminal record under a new French law. (Posed by models)伴侶在爭論中訴諸'心理暴力'，在新的法國法律下，最終可能得到一個犯罪記錄。 （模特兒做型）
If it proves successful, it could be introduced in other European countries including Britain.
如果證明成功，會介紹到其他歐洲國家如英國等。
But critics dismissed the measure as a 'gimmick' which would be impossible to implement.
但評論看淡該措施，認為是'噱頭'而將無法實施。
The law is particularly aimed at protecting women who currently suffer the worst attacks of this kind, ranging from off-hand comments about their appearance to threats of physical violence.
French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said electronic tagging would be used on repeat offenders
法國總理菲永表示，電子標籤將被用於對積犯
Mr Fillon said: 'It's an important step forward as the creation of this offence will allow us to deal with the most insidious situations - situations that leave no visible scars, but which leave victims torn up inside.'
He added that his government would also be experimenting with electronic surveillance measures to 'monitor the effectiveness of restraining orders against a violent spouse'.
Psychologist Anne Giraud said: 'Squabbling couples will allege all kinds of things about each other, but they won't necessarily be true.
'The police are likely to be called out more and more when this law comes into force this year, but often it will be a case of one person's word against the other.
'Psychological violence is a very serious matter, but punishing it through the courts is a very different matter altogether.'
Critics have also said the government should not be intervening in private domestic arguments in which no one got hurt.
Sociologist Pierre Bonnet said: 'The next step will be to make rudeness a criminal offence. The police and courts will be over-stretched trying to deal with the numerous cases.'
A TV advertising campaign was used last year to try and highlight domestic violence in France. It showed a husband who regularly insults his wife, leaving her mentally traumatised.
In 2008, 157 French women were killed by their husband or partner, with hundreds more suffering domestic physical violence.
A spokesman for Mr Fillon said the new law was supported by the government, and was likely to come into effect within six months
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