Decree No. 11/2007/L-CTN announces the Domestic Violence Prevention and Control Law, which was passed at the second session of the XIIth National Assembly on November 21, 2007. This Law stipulates measures for preventing and addressing domestic violence.
Key points
- The Law applies to individuals and organizations related to acts of domestic violence.
- Victims of domestic violence have the right to request legal assistance and support from state agencies or social organizations.
- State agencies are responsible for preventing and handling acts of domestic violence as prescribed by the Law.
- Individuals who commit acts of domestic violence will be subject to administrative penalties depending on the severity of the violation.
- The Law provides for the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of victims of domestic violence.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive: Reducing the incidence of domestic violence, protecting human rights, particularly those of women and children.
- Negative: Costs for implementing activities to prevent and control domestic violence may increase.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who does this Law apply to?
The Domestic Violence Prevention and Control Law applies to individuals and organizations related to acts of domestic violence.
How are victims of domestic violence supported?
Victims of domestic violence have the right to request legal assistance and support from state agencies or social organizations.
Which agency handles acts of domestic violence?
State agencies are responsible for preventing and handling acts of domestic violence as prescribed by the Law.
What penalties are imposed on individuals who commit acts of domestic violence?
Individuals who commit acts of domestic violence will be subject to administrative penalties ranging from VND 10,000,000 to VND 50,000,000, depending on the severity of the violation.
When does this Law come into effect?
The Domestic Violence Prevention and Control Law was passed at the second session of the XIIth National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on November 21, 2007.
Full text
ORDER
Regarding the promulgation of the Law
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PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
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 Session of the Xth National Assembly;
Pursuant to Article 91 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;
Pursuant to Article 50 of the Law on Legislative Documents;
NOW PROMULGATES:
The Domestic Violence Prevention and Control Law.
Passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Twelfth National Assembly, the Second Session, on November 21, 2007./.
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