Courts wrestle with domestic violence

Verifiable evidence 'a challenge' when deciding divorce cases on grounds of abuse, judges say

Divorce cases arising from domestic violence are brought to Chinese courts frequently but difficulties remain in hearing them, judges said on Thursday.

The problem of domestic violence remains serious despite existing laws, said Zhu Chuntao, chief judge of a civil tribunal that specializes in domestic disputes at Beijing High People's Court. Some laws need revision, and new ones need to be made, Zhu said.