From today’s New York Times:
France: Bill Would Outlaw Harassment by Partners
By MARLISE SIMONS
Published: January 13, 2010
The government has proposed a law that would make psychological abuse within couples a punishable offense. The law, applicable to both sexes, would cover repeated verbal abuse, threats of violence, insults and other forms of harassment. Critics have said such a law would be very difficult to enforce, but the draft has the backing of two main parties and Prime Minister François Fillon.
