China drafts first domestic violence law
- quillmastersslcj
- Nov 27, 2014
- 1 min read
China has drafted it’s first national domestic law against domestic violence, a move which has been hailed as a major step forward for the state.
The bill gives a clear definition on domestic violence and restraining orders. According to state media 40 % of women who are married or in a relationship in the country suffer from domestic violence.
The issue which has not been given proper prominence in the country, only included abuse as grounds for divorce in 2001.
The law, which still needs approval by parliament, introduces measures rights groups have long advocated, such as formally defining domestic violence. Without the legal term, many victims have not been able to gain justice for the crimes they had faced.
The new law says police must now respond to reports of domestic violence and courts will have two days to rule on restraining orders.
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