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gao lu, commentator of chao news client

according to the paper, the changle district civil affairs bureau of fuzhou city recently revealed that during the marriage registration process, if it is discovered that the woman has had multiple flash marriages and divorces with different partners, or if it is discovered that the two parties have only known each other for a few days before applying for registration, the bureau requires the staff at the marriage registration window to give a reminder. the related topic subsequently became a hot search and sparked discussion.

both parties to a marriage have an obligation to be faithful to each other, and the registration department has the responsibility to protect legal marriages. the conclusion of a marriage relationship must be a reflection of the true intentions of both parties. the law stipulates that the marriage registration authority shall review the certificates and supporting materials provided by the parties to the marriage registration and inquire about relevant circumstances. if the parties meet the conditions for marriage, they shall be registered on the spot and issued a marriage certificate; if the parties do not meet the conditions for marriage and are not registered, the reasons shall be explained to the parties. the woman has had flash marriages and divorces with different people many times. although it cannot be directly determined that she is a fraudulent marriage, she is undoubtedly an extremely high-risk individual. the marriage registration department has the responsibility to identify abnormal situations, remind of possible risks, protect the legality of marriage, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of the parties.

on the contrary, if the marriage registration department turns a blind eye, follows the old ways, and follows the routine, it is irresponsible to the citizens. the registration system can guarantee the implementation of the principle of freedom of marriage and monogamy, avoid marriage between close relatives and illegal marriages, and prevent the occurrence of marriage and family disputes. it is also an important part of legal publicity on marriage issues. this step is not just a formality, but has great social significance.

in recent years, in order to prevent bigamy, marriage fraud and other illegal acts, the national marriage registration network has been promoted. after the national network is realized, the past marriage status of individuals will be clear at a glance, and attempts to cheat marriages by taking advantage of geographical differences and time differences will be useless.

the reason why the practice of the civil affairs bureau of changle district, fuzhou, has caused heated discussions is not only because it can combat marriage fraud, but also because of the controversy over personal privacy rights. skeptics believe that this move may infringe on personal privacy rights. this actually involves how to protect personal information, whether one party's past marital status can be disclosed to the other party, and to what extent it can be disclosed. from the perspective of personal privacy protection, marital history naturally belongs to the category of personal privacy. but for men and women who are preparing to enter the marriage hall, honesty is the basis for building trust. it is not fair if one party knows nothing about some important personal information of the other party. the marriage registration department can remind of the risks and inform the necessary preventive measures without disclosing personal privacy. it is a way to resolve the problem of information asymmetry.

in fact, concealing important personal matters will have legal consequences. for example, if a person conceals a serious personal illness, the marriage is likely to be declared invalid. marriage is not only an emotional bond between the two parties, but also a legal bond. even if a person is dishonest, he or she will be punished by law. both parties should treat each other with sincerity and learn to solve problems through legal means.

some people also question whether the registration department's actions have hindered the freedom of marriage? reminders do not mean refusing registration. the final decision on whether to process the application still depends on the individual. however, we still need to remind marriage fraudsters that illegal behavior cannot be protected by law. the law is serious about cracking down on marriage fraudsters. using personal privacy as a shield is probably a wrong calculation.

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