Curse at the HK airport or subway, go to jail.
Feb 26, 2009
A Briton who played bit roles in films starring Jackie Chan and Shu Qi was charged with using abusive language at a Cathay Pacific (SEHK: 0293) airport counter in December.
Leon Head, 59, was said to have argued for unknown reasons with a member of staff, identified only as Ms Cheung, as he was checking in at Chek Lap Kok airport.
During the row, he said "f***" several times, and Ms Cheung called police. He was charged with one count of using abusive language.
Court documents did not indicate Head's nationality, but a member of staff at casting and modelling agency Crews Model, whose website lists Head's profile, said he was British. He added that Head had left Hong Kong.
Head was scheduled to enter his plea at Tsuen Wan Court yesterday afternoon before special magistrate Chu Chung-keung but did not show up because he could not be reached to be served with a summons. His case has been adjourned to April 8 for mention at the same court.
Under the Airport Authority Bylaw, no one may use threatening, abusive, obscene or offensive language, or behave in a riotous, disorderly, indecent or offensive manner. The fine for such offences is HK$2,000. The law covers the airport area and all designated roads within it.
Swearing is also prohibited on the MTR, which is governed by two sets of Mass Transit Railway bylaws.
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