BBC: Abuse law protects Brazilian man

Submitted by anthony on Fri, 2008-10-31 21:56

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'A law introduced in Brazil two years ago to protect women from domestic violence has been used to protect a man who was being abused by his ex-wife.

It is thought this may be the first time the legislation has been used to protect a man.

The case was heard before a judge in Cuiaba in the state of Mato Grosso.

The judge ruled that the former wife had to stay at least 500m away from her ex-husband and must avoid all contact with him.

The man alleged that he was suffering physical aggression, psychological and financial abuse and provided several documents to prove his case.'

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