Hong Kong – Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order
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A 34-year-old man was sentenced to imprisonment for two weeks, suspended for 12 months, by the Kwun Tong Magistrates’ Courts today (October 11) for violating the Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C).
The man was earlier issued a compulsory quarantine order stating that he must conduct quarantine at a hotel for 14 days. Before the expiry of the quarantine order, he left the place of quarantine twice on January 20, 2022, without reasonable excuse nor permission given by an authorised officer. He was charged with two counts of contravening sections 8(1) and 8(5) of the Regulation and was sentenced by the Kwun Tong Magistrates’ Courts today to imprisonment for two weeks, suspended for 12 months, for each of the two charges, with the sentences to run concurrently.
Breaching a compulsory quarantine order is a criminal offence and offenders are subject to a maximum fine of $25,000 and imprisonment for six months. A spokesman for the Department of Health said the sentence sends a clear message to the community that breaching a quarantine order is a criminal offence that the Government will not tolerate, and solemnly reminded the public to comply with the regulations. As of today, a total of 261 persons have been convicted by the courts for breaching compulsory quarantine orders and have received sentences including immediate imprisonment for up to 14 weeks or a fine of up to $15,000. The spokesman reiterated that resolute actions will be taken against anyone who has breached the relevant regulations.
Man sentenced to imprisonment for obstructing AFCD officer in execution of duty
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Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order
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Two persons sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order
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Woman sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation
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Hong Kong – Man sentenced to imprisonment for obstructing AFCD officer in execution of duty
A 45-year-old man was sentenced to three weeks’ immediate imprisonment on June 16 by West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts for obstructing an Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) officer in the execution of duty. He was also charged with feeding wild animals at a specified place without a special permit. He was fined $1,000 for this charge.
The court heard that the AFCD officer was executing his duty at Kam Shan Road within the “places at which the feeding of any wild animal is prohibited” (Feeding Ban Area) under the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap. 170). The defendant was feeding monkeys on November 26, 2021. The AFCD officer approached the defendant to investigate but the defendant was unco-operative. He tried to drive away and knocked the officer twice with the door of the vehicle. He was subsequently arrested and charged by the Police.
“Obstructing public officers in the execution of duty is inappropriate and also carries serious legal consequences. Members of the public should co-operate with public officers in the execution of their duties,” an AFCD spokesman said.
The spokesman also urged the public not to feed wild animals as it would generate nuisances and public hygiene problems. Any person feeding wild animals in the Feeding Ban Area under the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance will be liable to a maximum fine of $10,000 upon conviction.
Hong Kong – Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order
A 67-year-old man was sentenced to imprisonment for 14 days suspended for 12 months and fined $2,000 by the Kwun Tong Magistrates’ Courts today (May 11) for violating the Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C).
The man was earlier issued a compulsory quarantine order stating that he must conduct quarantine at home for 14 days. Before the expiry of the quarantine order, he left the place of quarantine on June 16, 2021, without reasonable excuse nor permission given by an authorised officer. He was charged with contravening sections 8(1) and 8(5) of the Regulation and was sentenced by the Kwun Tong Magistrates’ Courts today to imprisonment for 14 days suspended for 12 months and was fined a total of $2,000.
Breaching a compulsory quarantine order is a criminal offence and offenders are subject to a maximum fine of $25,000 and imprisonment for six months. A spokesman for the Department of Health said the sentence sends a clear message to the community that breaching a quarantine order is a criminal offence that the Government will not tolerate, and solemnly reminded the public to comply with the regulations. As of today, a total of 228 persons have been convicted by the courts for breaching quarantine orders and have received sentences including immediate imprisonment for up to 14 weeks or a fine of up to $15,000. The spokesman reiterated that resolute actions will be taken against anyone who has breached the relevant regulations.
Hong Kong – Two persons sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order
Two persons were sentenced by the Kwun Tong Magistrates’ Courts today (April 27) for violating the Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C).
The first case involved a man aged 60, who was earlier issued a compulsory quarantine order stating that he must conduct quarantine at home for 14 days. Before the expiry of the quarantine order, he left the place of quarantine on September 14, 2021, without reasonable excuse nor permission given by an authorised officer. He was charged with contravening sections 8(1) and 8(5) of the Regulation and was sentenced today to imprisonment for 14 days, suspended for 12 months and was fined $2,500.
The second case involved a woman aged 46, who was earlier issued a compulsory quarantine order stating that she must conduct quarantine at home for seven days. Before the expiry of the quarantine order, she had left the place of quarantine on August 15, 2021, and taken off her wristband, without reasonable excuse nor permission given by an authorised officer. She was charged with two counts of contravening sections 8(1), 8(4) and 8(5) of the Regulation and was sentenced today to imprisonment for 14 days, suspended for 12 months for each of the two charges, with the sentences to run concurrently.
Breaching a compulsory quarantine order is a criminal offence and offenders are subject to a maximum fine of $25,000 and imprisonment for six months. A spokesman for the Department of Health said the sentence sends a clear message to the community that breaching a quarantine order is a criminal offence that the Government will not tolerate, and solemnly reminded the public to comply with the regulations. As of today, a total of 225 persons have been convicted by the courts for breaching quarantine orders and have received sentences including immediate imprisonment for up to 14 weeks or a fine of up to $15,000. The spokesman reiterated that resolute actions will be taken against anyone who has breached the relevant regulations.
Hong Kong – Woman sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation
A 43-year-old woman was sentenced to 240 hours’ community service by Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts today (December 21) for violating the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap. 599A) and the Prevention and Control of Disease (Disclosure of Information) Regulation (Cap. 599D).
The woman was classified as a close contact of a COVID-19 confirmed case on March 14, 2021. While waiting for arrangement to be quarantined, she became out of reach. Investigation revealed that she had travelled by taxi and ferry on March 16 and March 20. During epidemiological investigation on the case, the woman also provided false information to an authorised officer on March 21. She was charged with two counts of contravening sections 32(1) and 32(3) of Cap. 599A and one count of contravening sections 3(1A) and 3(4) of Cap. 599D. She was sentenced by Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts today to 240 hours’ community service for each of the three charges, with the sentences to run concurrently.
Pursuant to section 32 of Cap. 599A, a person shall not, knowing that he or she is a contact or is infected with a specified infectious disease, expose other persons to the risk of infection by the person’s presence or conduct in any public conveyance or any street, public place, place of entertainment or assembly, club or hotel or by carrying on any trade, business or occupation. Offenders face a maximum fine of $5,000 and imprisonment for six months.
Pursuant to section 3 of Cap. 599D, a person shall not provide false or misleading information to authorised officers. Offenders face a maximum fine of $10,000 and imprisonment for six months.
A spokesman for the Department of Health said that co-operation by the public is the key to stop the spread of the disease in the community. Irresponsible acts increase the risk of exposing other persons to infection, and the public are solemnly reminded to comply with the regulations. The spokesman reiterated that resolute actions will be taken against anyone who breaches the regulations.
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