'Social compensation fee' not a penalty: Wuhan official   

武汉官方称“武汉拟对未婚妈妈罚款”系误读

近日，有媒体报道称，武汉“未婚妈妈”、“小三”生育后将面临罚款，引起各方争议。记者2日向武汉市卫计委、武汉市法制办等部门求证得知，“武汉拟对未婚妈妈罚款”系误读。

Wuhan (Ecns) - Reports that unmarried women will be fined for having babies has triggered criticism in Wuhan, causing local authorities to address public doubts on Sunday.

On the official website of the Wuhan municipal office of legislative affairs, Article 26 says that unmarried women who have babies and fail to offer appropriate certificates from the "other parties," and who knowingly have children out of wedlock, will pay "social compensation fees" according to provincial regulations.

An official from the office explained that the draft has not been formalized, but is a solicitation for public opinion, and that controversial parts can be adjusted.

In addition, it's not accurate to say that social compensation fees are a kind of penalty, he added.