A new draft law that would change the minimum age for administrative1 detention2 from 16 to 14 has been met with both concerns of overcorrection and voices of support, albeit3 cautious.

一项拟将行政拘留实行年龄从16周岁将至14周岁的法律草案面临过度惩罚的担心,同时也有小心的支持之声。

The draft law comes in response to rising concerns about young offenders4, especially those involved with bullying5 or violence at school.

青少年违法犯罪职员,特别是在校园里有欺凌和暴力行为的青少年,引发愈加多的关注,该草案的颁布是对这一现象的回话。

行政拘留(administrative detention)是公安机关对违反行政法律的人,在短期内剥夺其人身自由的一种行政处罚。行政拘留是最严厉的一种行政处罚,一般适用于紧急违反行政法律但不构成犯罪(this punishment is applicable to offences that severely6 violate administrative law but dont constitute criminal charges),而警告、罚款不足以惩戒的违法行为。行政拘留期限一般为十日以内,较重的低于15日。