The main difference between criminal proceedings and civil proceedings is that the former is to file a lawsuit against anyone accused of a crime in the name of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (that is, no matter who the victim is, the lawsuit is filed in the name of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) to curb crimes and punish criminals; The latter is used to protect property rights, recover property and enforce the obligations of all parties to litigation (usually the injured party files a complaint or claims).
Section 4 1 of the Immigration Ordinance stipulates that the maximum penalty for violating the conditions of stay is 2 years' imprisonment (no bail is allowed in violation of this Ordinance).