中国最高法：家庭暴力不是家庭纠纷，精神暴力也是家庭暴力

Core Viewpoint - The Supreme People's Court of China has clarified that domestic violence is not merely a family dispute and that psychological abuse is also considered domestic violence [1][2] Group 1: Legal Clarifications - The Supreme Court released eight typical cases of domestic violence, emphasizing that acts of psychological torment, such as humiliation and degradation, should be classified as abuse [1] - In the case of "Mou's abuse case," the perpetrator was sentenced for severe abuse leading to the victim's death, highlighting the legal consequences of such actions [1] - The court stated that domestic violence is a violation of personal rights and is illegal regardless of whether it occurs inside or outside the home [1] Group 2: Protection of Vulnerable Groups - The court is focusing on judicial protection for vulnerable family members, particularly minors, and is committed to the principle of maximizing the interests of minors [1] - In the case "Li vs. Pang," the court recognized violent discipline by the primary caregiver as domestic violence [2] - The case "Ji vs. Su" demonstrated the judicial support for changing custody arrangements to prevent the intergenerational transmission of violence [1][2] Group 3: Financial Compensation for Victims - In the case "Xu vs. Zheng," the court ensured financial compensation for a victimized full-time homemaker, including compensation for household labor and damages from the divorce [2] - The Supreme Court aims to compensate women who have sacrificed career opportunities due to long-term domestic responsibilities, providing dual protection for abused homemakers [2]