Decree No. 05/2011/L-CTN Regarding the Announcement of the Law

Decree No. 05/2011/L-CTN of the President announcing the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law which was passed by the National Assembly on March 29, 2011. This document stipulates preventive measures and actions to address trafficking in persons.

Document No.05/2011/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byNguyễn Minh Triết — Chủ tịch nước
Updated26/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date08/04/2011
Effective date08/04/2011
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 05/2011/L-CTN of the President announcing the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law which was passed by the National Assembly on March 29, 2011. This document stipulates preventive measures and actions to address trafficking in persons.

Key points

  • The Law applies to all individuals and organizations within the territory of Vietnam related to anti-trafficking activities.
  • State agencies are responsible for implementing preventive measures and handling acts of trafficking in persons as prescribed by the Law.
  • Citizens are encouraged to report information about cases related to trafficking in persons to support investigative work.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reducing the incidence of trafficking in persons and protecting the rights of victims.
  • Negative impact: It may cause difficulties in enforcing the law if competent authorities do not comply with regulations properly.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law apply to?

The Law applies to all individuals and organizations within the territory of Vietnam related to anti-trafficking activities.

What responsibilities do state agencies have under this Law?

State agencies are responsible for implementing preventive measures and handling acts of trafficking in persons as prescribed by the Law.

What should citizens do when they discover a case related to trafficking in persons?

Citizens are encouraged to report information about cases related to trafficking in persons to support investigative work.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Decree No.: 05/2011/L-CTN Hanoi, April 8, 2011

 

ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Law

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CHAIRMAN

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

On the basis of 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;

On the basis of Article 57 of the Law on Enacting Regulatory Legal Documents;

NOW PROMULGATE

Pursuant to Decree No. 09/2013/NĐ-CP dated January 11, 2013 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Prevention and Combating Trafficking in Persons;

Passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, twelfth term, ninth session on March 29, 2011./.

CHAIRMAN

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Nguyen Minh Triet

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