Decree No. 08/2013/L-CTN Announcing the Law on Mediation at the Grassroots Level

Decree No. 08/2013/L-CTN announces the Law on Mediation at the Grassroots Level, which was adopted by the National Assembly on June 20, 2013. This Law regulates mediation activities at the grassroots level to resolve civil disputes quickly and effectively.

Document No.08/2013/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrương Tấn Sang — Chủ tịch nước
Updated25/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date28/06/2013
Effective date28/06/2013
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 08/2013/L-CTN announces the Law on Mediation at the Grassroots Level, which was adopted by the National Assembly on June 20, 2013. This Law regulates mediation activities at the grassroots level to resolve civil disputes quickly and effectively.

Key points

  • Mediation at the grassroots level is carried out to resolve civil disputes promptly, facilitating the convenience for citizens.
  • The mediator must have credibility in the community and be unrelated to the dispute to be mediated.
  • Civil disputes are mediated at the place of residence of the parties or at healthcare facilities, schools, or other social organizations if appropriate.
  • Successful mediation must be recorded in the minutes and agreed upon by all parties. If mediation is not successful, the dispute will be referred to court for adjudication.
  • This Law applies to all civil disputes within the territory of Vietnam.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reducing the burden on the judicial system, helping to resolve disputes quickly and conveniently.
  • Negative impact: May lead to non-compliance with the provisions of the Law if mediation is unsuccessful.

❓ Frequently asked questions

To which disputes does the Law on Mediation at the Grassroots Level apply?

This Law applies to all civil disputes within the territory of Vietnam. (Article 2)

What conditions must a mediator meet to carry out mediation activities?

The mediator must have credibility in the community and be unrelated to the dispute to be mediated. (Article 4)

Which disputes will be mediated at healthcare facilities, schools, or other social organizations?

Civil disputes are mediated at the place of residence of the parties or at healthcare facilities, schools, or other social organizations if appropriate. (Article 5)

How must successful mediation be recorded in the minutes?

Successful mediation must be recorded in the minutes and agreed upon by all parties. If mediation is not successful, the dispute will be referred to court for adjudication. (Article 7)

When did the Law on Mediation at the Grassroots Level come into effect?

This Law was adopted by the National Assembly on June 20, 2013, and came into effect immediately upon promulgation. (Article 8)

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 08/2013/L-CTN Hanoi, June 28, 2013

ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Law

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;

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

NOW PROMULGATE

Law on Mediation at Grassroots Level

Was adopted by the Thirteenth National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, fifth session, on June 20, 2013./.

CHAIRMAN
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM


Truong Tan Sang

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