Hong Kong Imposes Emergency Powers. Bans Face Masks

CNBC: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam invokes emergency powers, announces face mask ban

* Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announces a face mask ban, effective Saturday.
* The ban was made under the Emergency Regulations Ordinance, a colonial-era law that gives the city’s leader the power to create regulations “in the public interest” in an “emergency or public danger.”
* Tensions hit new highs after police shot a protester on Tuesday, amid mass demonstrations on China’s National Day.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Friday invoked emergency powers and banned face masks, saying the order goes into effect Saturday.

Consequences for breaking the ban include up to one year in jail and a fine of 25,000 Hong Kong dollars ($3,187). Violators must be prosecuted within a year of the date on which the prohibition was broken, according to a copy of the ban.

In a press conference, Lam said the face mask ban was necessary because “almost all protesters who carry out vandalism and violence covered their face.”

“The purpose was to hide their identity and evade the law and they have become more and more daring,” Lam said.

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WNU Editor: If these emergency powers do not end the protests, expect martial law and the appearance of Chinese military forces to back it up.

More News On Hong Kong Imposing Emergency Powers

Rampaging Hong Kong protesters bring large parts of city to standstill, wantonly destroying property after anti-mask law announced -- SCMP
Hong Kong leader rolls out emergency mask law to quell anti-government protests. Defiant residents take to streets and night of violent destruction ensues -- SCMP
Thousands protest mask ban as HK leader toughens stance -- AP
Teenager shot as violence flares hours after Hong Kong imposes emergency powers -- Reuters
Hong Kong: Anger as face masks banned after months of protests -- BBC
Defiant masked demonstrators protest Hong Kong face cover ban -- France 24
Hong Kong protests over 'authoritarian' mask ban quickly turn violent -- ABC News Online
Violence grips Hong Kong as Lam activates emergency powers -- The Guardian
Hong Kong's Carrie Lam announces face mask ban -- DW
Hong Kong protesters rally against ban on wearing masks -- Al Jazeera

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