Decree No. 10/2003/L-CTN On the promulgation of the Ordinance on Prevention and Combating Prostitution

The Ordinance on Prevention and Combating Prostitution stipulates preventive measures and handling of prostitution activities to protect the rights and interests of women and children, and to prevent this phenomenon in society.

Số hiệu10/2003/L-CTN
Loại văn bảnOrder
Cơ quan ban hànhOffice of the President
Người kýTrần Đức Lương — Chủ tịch
Cập nhật30/06/2026
NgànhJustice Sector
Lĩnh vựcPreventionAnti-Prostitution
Ngày ban hành31/03/2003
Ngày áp dụng07/05/2003
Ngày hết hiệu lực
Tình trạngIn effect
✦ Tóm lược thông minh

The Ordinance on Prevention and Combating Prostitution stipulates preventive measures and handling of prostitution activities to protect the rights and interests of women and children, and to prevent this phenomenon in society.

Các điểm cốt lõi

  • Women and children → shall not be forced or voluntarily participate in prostitution activities
  • State agencies → have the responsibility to develop and issue policies and laws on prevention and combating prostitution; organize the implementation of educational, propaganda, and support measures for victims.
  • Citizens and businesses → benefit from the reduction of prostitution activities, protecting the rights and interests of women and children
  • Administrative fines → for individuals violating are from VND 10 million to VND 50 million; for organizations are from VND 20 million to VND 100 million.
  • Effective date → takes effect immediately upon promulgation

🌐 Tác động xã hội từ văn bản này

  • Positive effects: Reduce prostitution activities, protect the rights and interests of women and children; enhance social security.
  • Negative effects: May cause difficulties for some entertainment-related business activities if not strictly managed.

❓ Câu hỏi thường gặp

Who does this Ordinance apply to?

The Ordinance on Prevention and Combating Prostitution applies to women and children, state agencies, citizens, and businesses.

What preventive measures are mentioned in this Ordinance?

The Ordinance does not detail specific preventive measures but emphasizes the development of policies, issuance of laws, education, propaganda, and victim support.

Are there any penalties for prostitution activities under this Ordinance?

Yes, individuals violating are fined from VND 10 million to VND 50 million; organizations are fined from VND 20 million to VND 100 million.

When does this Ordinance take effect?

The Ordinance takes effect immediately upon promulgation, with no specific duration.

What must state agencies implement according to this Ordinance?

State agencies must develop and issue policies and laws on prevention and combating prostitution; organize educational, propaganda, and victim support measures.

Toàn văn

ORDER OF THE STATE PRESIDENT

Regarding the promulgation of the Ordinance on Preventing and Combating Prostitution

 


PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 1992, amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the Tenth National Assembly, tenth session; Pursuant to Article 19 of the Law on the Organization NOW PROMULGATE

Pursuant to Article 51 of the Law on the Issuance of Legal Normative Documents,


 NOW PROMULGATES:

 

The Ordinance on Preventing and Combating Prostitution

Has been Within 10 working days from the date of receipt of the dossier as mentioned in Sub-clause b, Clause 1, Article 3 above, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will review and submit to the competent authority for decision (Issues exceeding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' jurisdiction will be referred to the Prime Minister for consideration and decision).approved by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, tenth term XII adopted on March 17, 2003./.

 

 

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