Criminal Applicability of Crimes Related to Public Health Emergencies: Centered on the "SARS" Incident

Author: Zhao Bingzhi
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: The book "Criminal Application of Laws Related to Public Health Emergencies—Centered on the SARS Incident" focuses on the criminal 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 incident. The book is divided into three parts:
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Part I: Thematic Discussion
This section covers 11 topics, focusing on crimes that occur during public health emergencies, analyzing their specific manifestations, and systematically studying the relevant criminal norms, interpretations of judicial interpretations, and the principles of criminal justice, as well as issues related to the improvement of criminal legislation.
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Part II: Case Analysis
This section summarizes nearly 40 case topics from nearly 100 media-reported typical cases for discussion and analysis. It explains the legal issues involved in these cases, including the distinction between criminal and non-criminal acts, 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 cases lack detailed information. Most cases have not yet been concluded, and many have been handled through 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. Therefore, in some cases, hypothetical premises are added based on research needs, and the conclusions drawn in the book may not align with 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 the criminal norms and judicial interpretations related to public health emergencies, and the other includes laws, administrative regulations, and departmental rules related to the prevention, control, and management of public health emergencies, for readers to refer to and understand.