Men seen as 'likely' to be violent may be electronically tagged

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The proposal enjoys support from women's groups

Men seen as likely to be violent towards their wives could be forced to wear an electronic tag under a law being debated by the French parliament.


The tag would have to be worn by men who have received a court order to stay away from their partner.


The proposal is part of a draft law on conjugal violence. It has cross-party support and is expected to pass easily.


According to the government, around 160 women in France are murdered by their husbands or partners every year.



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