Violent husbands must stay 200m from victims

By Jane Chen | July 30, 2010, Friday |

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HUSBANDS convicted of beating their wives or threatening domestic violence will be ordered to stay 200 meters away from their spouses, according to a new regulation being reviewed in east China's Zhejiang Province.

Zhejiang Higher People's Court has drafted the new rule to protect women's rights and prevent domestic violence, and submitted it to the provincial lawmakers for approval, Xinhua news agency reported today.

The court defines domestic violence as physically or mentally injuring family members by beating them up, tying them or using violence.

The new measures aim to help the victims by banning the close approach of the violent parties. Abusive husbands will also be banned from disposing of shared family assets.

The rule also encourages victims to demand compensation from the violent parties.

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Violent husbands must stay 200m from victims

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