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China.org.cn, December 28, 2011
New Marriage Law
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A new judicial interpretation of the Marriage Law by the Supreme People's Court came into effect on Aug 13.[Photo/China.org.cn] |
The Supreme People's Court of China made public the latest interpretation on applying the Marriage Law, which is meant to provide a judicial basis for courts. The interpretation consists of 19 new items and is valid from August 13 this year.
As soon as the interpretation was released, it triggered heated discussion in society. People who approve it say they think married couples should be equal partners. The new interpretation shows the law pays greater attention to individual rights than previously.
On the other hand, opponents say they think the law is unfair to women, who are already in a more disadvantaged position in marriage. Also, a family shouldn't be all about money, it should also be about love. Business rules are therefore not suitable.
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