SCMP report this not long after Beijing’s man in Hong Kong warned of more enemies in our midst etc etc . Coincidence? Methinks not.
- Draft amendment would allow gathering of fingerprints, blood and urine – measures previously limited to investigations into serious crimes
- Legal experts say the proposal is too vague and would relax procedural requirements for law enforcement
China is seeking to create a legal basis for police to collect biological information in cases involving minor offences, which would vastly expand a controversial practice currently used only in investigations related to terrorism, drugs and other serious crimes.
The proposed amendment to the Public Security Administration Punishments Law has raised concerns about potential abuse of power by police.
China’s Public Security Administration Punishments Law governs the handling of minor offences that do not constitute crimes.
More dystopian hellscape here
