Decree No. 12/2011/L-CTN Regarding the Announcement of the Law

Decree No. 12/2011/L-CTN of the President announcing the Law on Reporting, which was passed by the National Assembly on November 11, 2011. This Law stipulates the activities of reporting within state agencies and political-social organizations.

Document No.12/2011/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrương Tấn Sang — Chủ tịch nước
Updated26/06/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date25/11/2011
Effective date25/11/2011
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 12/2011/L-CTN of the President announcing the Law on Reporting, which was passed by the National Assembly on November 11, 2011. This Law stipulates the activities of reporting within state agencies and political-social organizations.

Key points

  • The Law on Reporting applies to state agencies, political-social organizations, and individuals who have the right to carry out reporting activities.
  • The agency responsible for handling reports must verify, investigate, and report the results within thirty days from the date of receipt of the report.
  • The reporter has the right to request information about the process of handling the report. If this request is not met, they have the right to initiate legal proceedings.
  • The Law provides sanctions for actions that distort, falsify, or obstruct reporting activities.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Enhances citizen oversight over state agencies and political-social organizations, contributing to improving the effectiveness of state management.
  • Negative impact: May impose a burden on time and resources for state agencies in receiving and handling reports.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does the Law on Reporting apply to?

The Law on Reporting applies to state agencies, political-social organizations, and individuals who have the right to carry out reporting activities.

What is the timeframe for handling reports?

The agency responsible for handling reports must verify, investigate, and report the results within thirty days from the date of receipt of the report.

What rights does a reporter have?

A reporter has the right to request information about the process of handling the report. If this request is not met, they have the right to initiate legal proceedings.

Are there sanctions for actions that distort, falsify, or obstruct reporting activities?

The Law provides sanctions for actions that distort, falsify, or obstruct reporting activities.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 12/2011/L-CTN

Hanoi, November 25, 2011

ORDER

REGARDING THE ENACTMENT 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 Session of the Tenth National Assembly;

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

The Law on Accusation

Was adopted by the Thirteenth National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at its Second Session on November 11, 2011./.

 

CHAIRMAN
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM


Truong Tan Sang

 

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