China Clarifies the Responsibility for Protecting Minors in Script-Based Entertainment Venues
Protection of Minors' Rights and Interests: Safety responsibilities for entertainment venues such as escape rooms have been clearly defined, and the boundaries of liability for infringement are clearer Pay attention to typical cases from the Supreme People's Court to learn the key points of quality protection for children's food and supplies
On June 2, the Supreme People's Court of China and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly released a batch of typical cases on the protection of minors' rights and interests, covering issues such as safety at entertainment venues like escape rooms, defects in children's food, and the quality of children's products.
One case showed that a 15yearold minor was injured after entering an escaperoom game. The court found that the venue knew the activity was not suitable for minors but still allowed the minor to participate and failed to take sufficient safety precautions; therefore, it should bear tort liability.
The court also pointed out that exemption clauses required by operating venues for consumers to sign are invalid under the law if they involve causing personal injury to the other party. The Supreme People's Court said this ruling further clarifies the operational boundaries of scriptbased entertainment venues and draws a clearer line of responsibility for the protection of minors.