Decree No. 11/2006/L-CTN of the President announcing the Legal Aid Law, which was passed by the National Assembly on June 29, 2006.
Key points
- The Legal Aid Law applies to individuals and organizations involved in legal aid activities in Vietnam.
- Conditions for receiving support include: low-income individuals, persons with disabilities, detainees, pre-trial detainees, those sentenced to imprisonment, and those unable to afford litigation costs.
- The Law stipulates the rights and obligations of organizations implementing legal aid such as the Vietnam Bar Association and legal advisory units.
- Individuals receiving support must commit to using legal aid services legally and complying with legal regulations.
- The Law does not address cost levels or penalty measures.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Helps low-income individuals, persons with disabilities, detainees, pre-trial detainees, and those sentenced to imprisonment access free or discounted legal services.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties for legal advisory organizations in determining eligible recipients and managing resources.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who is entitled to legal aid?
Low-income individuals, persons with disabilities, detainees, pre-trial detainees, those sentenced to imprisonment, and those unable to afford litigation costs.
Which organizations implement legal aid?
The Vietnam Bar Association and legal advisory units specified in the Law.
What commitments must beneficiaries make?
Beneficiaries must commit to using legal aid services legally and complying with legal regulations.
To which cases does this Law apply?
The Law applies to legal aid activities in Vietnam, including supporting individuals and organizations related to civil and criminal cases.
Full text
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PRESIDENT OF THE STATE |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM |
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NUMBER: 11/2006/L-CTN |
HA NOI, July 12, 2006 |
ORDER
Regarding the promulgation of the Law
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PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
WHEREAS, Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam 1992, as 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;
WHEREAS, Article 50 of the Law on Enactment of Legal Normative Documents;
NOW PROMULGATE
THE LEGAL AID LAW
WAS APPROVED ON JUNE 29, 2006 BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM, ELEVENTH SESSION, NINTH MEETING./.
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PRESIDENT OF THE STATE |
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(Signed) |
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NGUYEN MINH TRIET |
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