Decree No. 02/2013/L-CTN Announcing the Anti-Terrorism Law

Decree No. 02/2013/L-CTN announcing the Anti-Terrorism Law was passed by the National Assembly on June 12, 2013. The Law stipulates measures and activities aimed at preventing, detecting, and combating terrorist acts.

Document No.02/2013/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrương Tấn Sang — Chủ tịch nước
Updated25/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date18/06/2013
Effective date18/06/2013
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 02/2013/L-CTN announcing the Anti-Terrorism Law was passed by the National Assembly on June 12, 2013. The Law stipulates measures and activities aimed at preventing, detecting, and combating terrorist acts.

Key points

  • The Law applies to all individuals and organizations within the country related to anti-terrorism activities.
  • State agencies are responsible for developing and implementing plans and programs on anti-terrorism in accordance with the provisions of the Law.
  • Citizens are encouraged to provide information about suspected acts related to terrorism; they must not participate in or support terrorist activities.
  • Organizations and individuals discovered engaging in acts related to terrorism will be held accountable under the law, including administrative and criminal penalties.
  • The Law defines the severity levels of terrorism offenses, from preparatory acts to the execution of attacks.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Enhancing national security, protecting citizens from terrorist threats.
  • Negative impact: May impose legal and management burdens on organizations and individuals involved.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does the Anti-Terrorism Law apply to?

The Law applies to all individuals and organizations within the country engaged in anti-terrorism activities.

What should citizens do if they discover suspected acts related to terrorism?

Citizens are encouraged to provide information to competent authorities to support anti-terrorism efforts.

What consequences will organizations and individuals face if they are found to have engaged in acts related to terrorism?

Organizations and individuals found to have engaged in acts related to terrorism will be held accountable under the law, including administrative and criminal penalties.

Are there different levels of seriousness for terrorism offenses defined in the Law?

The Law defines the severity levels of terrorism offenses, from preparatory acts to the execution of attacks.

What responsibilities do state agencies have under the Anti-Terrorism Law?

State agencies are responsible for developing and implementing plans and programs on anti-terrorism in accordance with the provisions of the Law.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
Number: 02/2013/L-CTN Hanoi, June 18, 2013

ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Law

CHAIRMAN
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992, amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the Tenth National Assembly, tenth session;

Pursuant to Article 91 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;

Pursuant to Article 57 of the Law on the Issuance of Legal Normative Documents,

NOW PROMULGATE

Law on Counter-Terrorism

Was adopted by the Thirteenth National Assembly, fifth session of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on June 12, 2013./.

CHAIRMAN
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM


Truong Tan Sang

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