Document on illegal marriages, 1987.
In December 1987, the State Family Planning Commission of China issued a document calling for government at all levels to take resolute measures to educate people about the Marriage Law and stop violations.  The Document also provides that local governments should insist on legal registration and, after education with the help of associations of women, workers, and youths, punish Marriage Law violators.  It stresses that local officials should abide by the law and stipulates that they will be severely punished for dereliction of duty or taking bribes.
D001208:Asia; D002681:China; D003906:Developing Countries; D005202:Asia, Eastern; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D008393:Marriage
Asia; China; Developing Countries; Eastern Asia; Legislation; Marriage; Marriage Age--legal aspects; Marriage Patterns; Nuptiality