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Hong Kong—The unprecedented promulgation of public health emergency regulations amid the COVID-19 outbreak
Abstract
Examines the public health emergency regulations passed by Hong Kong in response to the COVID-19 pandemic under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance s.8. Details the scope of the powers, their key features, such as a compulsory quarantine period for new arrivals, and the context in which they were made. Reviews the constitutional principles available to prevent such measures from violating the rule of law, including proportionality.
... Moreover, similar to criticisms made against Cap 599I and Cap 599G, although such interference is small given only highly specific groups are affected, the widespread deployment of Cap 599J powers may unduly interfere with personal freedoms and liberties. 9,10 Insights derived above assist us in evaluating the potential mandatory use of the "LeaveHomeSafe" COMMENTARY This article was published on 11 Jun 2021 at www.hkmj.org. application in public facilities and compulsory vaccination of healthcare workers. ...
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