People caught using mobile phones on aircraft could
be detained for up to five days, according to a draft law on public
order administration now being reviewed by the National People's
Congress (NPC)
Standing Committee. Violators could also be fined up to 2,000 yuan
(US$244).
The draft, an amendment to the 17-year-old public
security law, would also impose up to 15 days' detention for
peeping toms, eavesdroppers, and people who used hidden cameras in
other people's bedrooms and bathrooms. Violators could be fined up
to 1,000 yuan (US$122).
If the law is passed, noisy neighbors may be
looking at fines of up to 500 yuan (US$61).
People who provoke an affray at sports venues by
displaying insulting banners; attacking referees, judges, other
athletes; or similar activities could be detained for up to five
days and fined no more than 200 yuan (US$24). Violators could also
be banned from sports venues for one year, according to the
draft.
The draft also increases the severity of punishment
for institutions that violate public order and improves procedures
for imposing punishment
The Standing Committee of the NPC, China's top
legislature, began its six-day review session Friday.
(Shenzhen Daily October 26, 2004)
