最高法：家庭暴力不是家庭纠纷，精神暴力也是家庭暴力

Group 1 - The Supreme Court of China has released a set of typical cases related to domestic violence, including the widely publicized Liu Linhan case, to highlight the legal framework and judicial approach to such cases [1] - The Supreme Court emphasizes that domestic violence is not merely a family dispute and includes psychological abuse, asserting that all forms of violence, whether physical or mental, are illegal [1] - The essence of domestic violence is control, which encompasses both physical acts like beating and psychological acts such as verbal abuse and intimidation [1] Group 2 - The Supreme Court stresses the importance of accurately assessing the characteristics of domestic violence cases and allows for expert testimony to aid in evidence evaluation [2] - In cases involving minors, the judiciary focuses on protecting vulnerable groups and adheres to the principle of maximizing the interests of minors, recognizing that violent discipline constitutes domestic violence [2] - The court acknowledges the value of domestic labor and provides dual protections for women who have sacrificed career opportunities due to long-term domestic responsibilities [2]