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Population and Family Planning Law of the People's Republic of China.

Country/Territory
China
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Basic legislation Social protection Governance Offences/penalties Equity Gender Fiscal and market measures Liability/compensation Public health Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Law is enacted in accordance with the Constitution, aiming to achieve the simultaneous development of population with the economy, society, resources and environment, to carry out the family planning, to safeguard the lawful rights and interests of the citizens, and to promote happiness of the families, prosperity of the people and the advancement of society. The Law consists of 7 Chapters: General Provisions; Formulation and Implementation of Population Development Planning; Birth Regulation; Awards and Social Security; Family Planning Technology Services; Legal Liabilities; Supplementary Provisions.

Full text
Chinese
Website
www.npc.gov.cn