Violence Chaos: Law and Face Masks

violence chaos: The law, which takes effect on Saturday, is expected to help quell months of anti-government violence and chaos in Hong Kong, according to Global Times China. The new rule forbids people at public assemblies to hide their identity with face masks or other shades. Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive Carrie Lam Friday invoked emergency powers to enact a law banning face masks at public assemblies. Any person who violates the law faces up to one year in jail and a fine of HK 25,000 3,188 . The Ordinance comes with some exceptions. It's not an easy decision to ban masks, but a necessary one. Announcing the new law to reporters, Lam said, We must stop the violence. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.