Criminal Application of Laws in Public Health Emergencies: Focusing on the SARS Event

Author: Zhao Bingzhi
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: The book "Criminal Application of Laws Related to Public Health Emergencies—Focusing on the SARS Event" centers on the criminal law issues in the current SARS prevention and control process, but it is not limited to this alone. Instead, it is based on relevant legal norms such as the "Law on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases," the "Emergency Response Regulations for Public Health Emergencies," and the "Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China," and comprehensively explores the criminal application and improvement of crimes related to public health emergencies, including the SARS event. The book is divided into three parts:
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Part 1: Thematic Discussion
This section consists of 11 topics that focus on crimes related to public health emergencies during the SARS outbreak. It examines the specific manifestations of these crimes, analyzes the relevant criminal norms and judicial interpretations, and discusses the application of criminal judicial principles and the issues of legislative improvement.
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Part 2: Case Analysis
This section compiles nearly 40 case topics from over 100 media-reported for discussion and analysis. It explains the legal issues involved in these cases, including the distinction between crime and non-crime, the boundaries between different crimes, the forms of relevant crimes, and the specific circumstances of criminal sentencing. However, it should be noted that the cases reported in the media are not formal legal documents, and many lack detailed information. Most cases remain unresolved, while others have already undergone administrative penalties. In analyzing these cases, the book adheres to the principle of "focusing on the matter, not the person," emphasizing the clarification of legal issues. In some instances, hypothetical premises are added for research purposes, which may result in analytical conclusions that differ from the final outcomes of the cases. This should be specially explained to the readers.
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Appendix: Compilation of Relevant Norms
This section is divided into two parts: one covers criminal norms and judicial interpretations related to public health emergencies, and the other includes laws, administrative regulations, and departmental rules related to the prevention and management of public health emergencies, providing readers with convenient references for understanding.