Non-violent controlling spouses can be jailed for up to five years in UK

Domestic abusers in Britain who control their victims through social media accounts, or spy on them online, could face up to five years in prison.

New powers will target perpetrators who subject spouses, partners, and other family members to psychological and emotional torment, but stop short of violence.

Legislation paves the way for charges to be brought in domestic abuse cases where there is evidence of repeated “controlling or coercive behaviour”.