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circumstances that make him unable to act as the guardian of a minor child(children), nobody may interfere with the mother's right of guardianship.
        Article 46 At the time of divorce, if the wife becomes sterile because of the sterilization operation or any other reasons, the problem to bring up the child(children)shall be so handled that, while to the advantage of the rights and interests of the child(children), due consideration shall be given to the wife's reasonable demands.
        Article 47 Women have the right to child-bearing in accordance with relevant regulations of the State as well as the freedom not to bear any child.
        Where a couple of child-bearing age practise family planning according to the relevant regulations of the State, the departments concerned shall provide safe and effective contraceptives and techniques, and ensure the health and safety of the woman receiving any birth-control operation.

Chapter VIII Legal Responsibility

        Article 48 When a woman's lawful rights and interests are infringed upon, she has the right to request the competent department concerned for a disposition or bring a lawsuit in a people's court according to law.

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