Decision No. 02/2008/QD-BTP issues the Model Regulation on the organization and operation of state legal aid centers, applicable to state legal aid centers in provinces and centrally governed cities. This decision replaces Decision No. 224/1999/QD-BTP.
Scope of application
State legal aid centers in provinces and centrally governed cities.
Key points
- State legal aid centers shall be organized and operate according to the Model Regulation issued together with this decision.
- Provincial People's Committees and People's Committees of centrally governed cities are responsible for issuing specific regulations for each locality based on the Model Regulation and the specific conditions of the locality.
- This decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and replaces Decision No. 224/1999/QD-BTP.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Enhances the quality and effectiveness of the operations of state legal aid centers, making it easier for citizens to access the law.
- Negative impact: Time is required for localities to adjust and issue specific regulations, which may cause temporary inconsistencies.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who does this decision apply to?
This decision applies to state legal aid centers in provinces and centrally governed cities.
What regulation do state legal aid centers operate under?
State legal aid centers shall be organized and operate according to the Model Regulation issued together with this decision.
What is the effective period of this decision?
This decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
What must Provincial People's Committees and People's Committees of centrally governed cities do?
Provincial People's Committees and People's Committees of centrally governed cities are responsible for issuing specific regulations for each locality based on the Model Regulation and the specific conditions of the locality.
Which decision does this decision replace?
This decision replaces Decision No. 224/1999/QD-BTP of the Minister of Justice issuing the Model Regulation on the organization and operation of state legal aid centers.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Issuing the Model Regulation on the organization and operationof State Legal Aid Centers
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THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE
Pursuant to the Legal Aid Law on June 29, 2006;
Pursuant to Decree No. 07/2007/NĐ-CP dated January 12, 2007, issued by the Government, detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Legal Aid Law;
Pursuant to Decree No. 62/2003/NĐ-CP dated June 6, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice;
At the proposal of the Director of the Legal Aid Department.
DECISION:
Article 1. Attached hereto is the Model Regulation on the organization and operation of State Legal Aid Centers.
Article 2. Based on the Model Regulation and specific conditions of each locality, the People's Committee of provinces and centrally governed cities shall issue Regulations on the organization and operation of State Legal Aid Centers in accordance with the legal provisions on legal aid and this Model Regulation.
Article 3. This Decision takes effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and replaces Decision No. 224/1999/QĐ-BTP dated August 5, 1999 of the Minister of Justice issuing the Model Regulation on the organization and operation of State Legal Aid Centers of provinces and centrally governed cities.
Article 4. The Director of the Legal Aid Department, Heads of units under the Ministry of Justice, Directors of Provincial Departments of Justice, and Directors of State Legal Aid Centers of provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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