What is the punishment for destroying the national flag?

Destroying the national flag is a serious illegal act, which not only damages the dignity of the national flag, but also violates national laws and regulations.

I. Symbolic significance of the national flag

The national flag is the symbol and symbol of the country, representing the dignity and honor of the country. Every citizen should respect and care for the national flag and safeguard its dignity and integrity.

Second, the definition of destroying the national flag.

Acts of destroying the national flag include, but are not limited to: intentionally tearing, burning, defacing, trampling on the national flag, or insulting or damaging the national flag in other ways in public places. These acts have seriously damaged the dignity of the national flag and the national image.

Three. Punishment for the act of destroying the national flag

According to the relevant provisions of the "People's Republic of China (PRC) National Flag Law", the following penalties may be given according to law for acts that damage the national flag, depending on the seriousness of the case:

1. Warning: For minor first-time illegal acts, the relevant departments may give oral or written warnings to remind the perpetrators to correct their mistakes.

2. Fines: For serious acts, the relevant departments can impose a certain amount of fines on the perpetrators according to law to punish their illegal acts.

3. Detention: For acts that seriously damage the dignity of the national flag and the circumstances are bad, the relevant departments can impose administrative detention on the perpetrators according to law to safeguard the dignity of the national flag and the national image.

In addition, the act of deliberately destroying the national flag in public places and causing adverse social impact may also be suspected of a crime, and criminal responsibility should be investigated according to law.

To sum up:

Destroying the national flag is a serious illegal act, which not only damages the dignity of the national flag, but also violates national laws and regulations. For this kind of behavior, our country's law has clear punishment measures, including warning, fine and detention. Therefore, we should consciously abide by laws and regulations, respect and care for the national flag, and safeguard the dignity and honor of the country.

Legal basis:

National Flag Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

Article 19 stipulates:

Whoever intentionally insults the people and the national flag of China by burning, damaging, scribbling, defileing or trampling in public places shall be investigated for criminal responsibility according to law; If the circumstances are relatively minor, the public security organ shall impose a detention of not more than fifteen days.

Criminal law of the people's Republic of China

Article 299 stipulates that:

Whoever intentionally insults the people of China and the national flag and national emblem by burning, damaging, scribbling, defileing or trampling on them in public places shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention, public surveillance or deprivation of political rights.