Decree No. 01/L-CTN On the promulgation of the Criminal Code

Decree No. 01/L-CTN promulgates the Criminal Code which was passed by the Xth National Assembly on December 21, 1999, based on the provisions of the Constitution and the Law on Legislative Acts.

Document No.01/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrần Đức Lương — Chủ tịch nước
Updated01/07/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date04/01/2000
Effective date04/01/2000
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 01/L-CTN promulgates the Criminal Code which was passed by the Xth National Assembly on December 21, 1999, based on the provisions of the Constitution and the Law on Legislative Acts.

Key points

  • The Criminal Code applies to all individuals/organizations that commit criminal offenses.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Establishing a comprehensive criminal legal system, ensuring fairness and social order.
  • Negative impact: It may impose a burden on judicial bodies in enforcing the law.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does the Criminal Code apply to?

The Criminal Code applies to all individuals/organizations that commit criminal offenses.

When did the National Assembly pass the Criminal Code?

The National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Xth Session, passed the Criminal Code on December 21, 1999.

Full text

ORDER OF THE STATE PRESIDENT

Regarding the promulgation of the Penal Code.

 

PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

 

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992,

Pursuant to Article 78 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;

WHEREAS EDUCATION and Article 50 of the Law on Enacting Legal Normative Documents,

 

NOW PROMULGATE:

Penal Code.

Passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Tenth Session on December 21

1999./.

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