Original title: France approves new law requiring domestic violence criminals to wear electronic Bracelets
French congressmen approved a bill on Wednesday to force domestic violence offenders to wear electronic bracelets to ensure that they stay away from their current or former partners who commit domestic violence, according to foreign media reports. Nicole belloubet, the French justice minister, told lawmakers on Wednesday that the legislation 'will prevent mass killing of women. '
Beloubert said the measure would require the offender to wear a bracelet 'after conviction or before sentencing' or as part of protective action taken in addition to any criminal complaint '. The bill passed quickly in the French National Assembly in October and was unanimously passed by the Senate this week.
The number of French women killed by their male partners this year has further increased. The move is part of a broader crackdown on domestic violence that the French government wants to take. In addition, officials have proposed to build 1000 new emergency shelters.
Electronic fetters have been used in other European countries (such as Spain) and some states in the United States, which have led to a reduction in the number of fatal attacks. The French government's proposed electronic monitoring device will be equipped with a GPS tracker that will send a signal to the police if a violent suspect approaches the victim.
Official figures show that more than 120 women died in France last year at the hands of their current or former partners. Advocacy groups say more than 120 women have been killed by their male partners this year.
The launch of the first 1000 e-bracelets will cost between 5 million and 6 million euros.