Psychological Violence a Punishable Crime?

[funinthesun]

The following is an article from BBC News regarding proposed legislation outlawing psychological violence.

BBC News - France mulls 'psychological violence' ban

I'm heading out now but thought others here might find this interesting. Thoughts?

Excerpt

"If you insult your wife or husband repeatedly, you could soon find yourself in court if you live in France.

The charge? Psychological violence.

That's what the new offence will be called if a bill backed by the government is passed by parliament. "

[Grim]

I've seen it happen, I'm glad there's awareness on the issue.
Hope such awareness will be in my country as well.

[wet_suit_one]

So we're saying that the "Stick and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me" is wrong and criminalizing saying names?

I sense a slippery slope. Where does it end?

[Grim]

It's not about random name calling, it's about repeatedly abusing someone verbally.
If the abuser is someone the abused shares his life with it can lead to depression and even to suicide (or the abused might get sick of it and kill the abuser).

I guess a psychiatrist can analyze someone to see if he has truly been affected by psychological violence.

[EvilEvilKitten]

If you hear it often enough, you'll think it is true.
Not everyone has a cast-iron ego.

[BritishLad101]

I've heard many-a-teenager mouthing off repeatedly at teachers, parents etc maybe we should punish these proporly 2!

[EvilEvilKitten]

proporly ?? I may have to look that one up.

[sweet224]

France is preparing to introduce legislation that would make psychological violence between both married and unmarried couples a criminal offense.
The proposed law was first announced by French Prime Minister Francois Fillon on November 25 in a speech he gave to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
At the time AFP quoted Mr Fillon as saying of the law that would apply to husbands and wives and cohabiting couples:

It's an important step forward: the creation of this offence will allow us to deal with the most insidious situations, situations that leave no visible scars, but which leave their victims torn up inside
FRIENDYOMI

[EvilEvilKitten]

It comes under the heading of BULLYING.

[pink_menace]

Well, that's really really a good news for us women to avoid abusing us women with our partner. I'm very happy for this information. Thanks!