Hong Kong – 41 persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations
41 persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations
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The Department of Health (DH) today (August 1) announced that a total of 41 persons were sentenced by the Magistrates’ Courts from July 1 to 31 for violating the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap. 599A).
The 41 cases involved 22 men and 19 women aged between 24 and 69. The dates of violating the relevant regulation ranges from August 1 to December 26, 2022. They were sentenced to imprisonment for up to two months, suspended for 12 months, or a fine of up to $10,000 by the Magistrates’ Courts.
The DH will continue its actions against those who have breached the relevant regulations earlier.
24 persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations
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The 24 cases involved 17 men and seven women aged between 21 and 65. The dates of violating the relevant regulations range from July 13, 2020, to December 17, 2022. They were sentenced to imprisonment for up to 4 weeks, suspended for 12 months, or a fine of up to $19,000 by the Magistrates’ Courts.
The DH will continue its actions against those who have breached the relevant regulations earlier.
15 persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations
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The 15 cases involved 11 men and four women aged between 20 and 67. They were sentenced to imprisonment for up to 14 days, suspended for 12 months, or a fine of up to $10,000 by the Magistrates’ Courts.
The DH will continue its actions against those who have breached the relevant regulations earlier.
Nine persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations
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The nine cases involved seven men and two women aged between 23 and 67. They were sentenced to imprisonment for up to eight weeks, suspended for 12 months, or a fine of up to $10,000 by the Magistrates’ Courts.
The DH will continue its actions against those who have breached the relevant regulations earlier.
Man sentenced to imprisonment for assaulting FEHD officer
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The man was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, hawking without a licence and obstruction of public places. He was convicted and sentenced to 21 days’ immediate imprisonment for the first charge, and was also fined $500 for each of the remaining two charges.
The court heard that an FEHD officer was attacked by the defendant during an investigation of a complaint against illegal hawking on Johnston Road in Wan Chai on April 10 last year.
“Violence against law enforcement officers is a serious illegal act and carries legal consequences. Members of the public should respect and co-operate with public officers in the execution of their duties,” an FEHD spokesman said.
Hong Kong – 24 persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations
The Department of Health (DH) today (July 3) announced that a total of 24 persons were sentenced by the Magistrates’ Courts from June 1 to 30 for violating the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap. 599A) or the Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C).Hong Kong – 15 persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations
The Department of Health (DH) today (May 25) announced that a total of 15 persons were sentenced by the Magistrates’ Courts in the past week (May 18 to 24) for violating the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap. 599A).Hong Kong – Nine persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations
The Department of Health (DH) today (April 6) announced that a total of nine persons were sentenced by the Magistrates’ Courts in the past week (March 30 to April 5) for violating the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap. 599A).Hong Kong – Man sentenced to imprisonment for assaulting FEHD officer
A man was sentenced to immediate imprisonment today (January 12) at the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts for assaulting a Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) officer earlier.Ads
