Decree No. 12/SL stipulates the pre-publication censorship of press and publications. This document applies to all agencies, organizations, and individuals involved in publishing activities.
Scope of application
Agencies, organizations, and individuals related to the publication of press and publications
Key points
- Press can only be printed and distributed after being approved by the Censorship Office (Article 1).
- Other publications must be reviewed by the Anti-Japanese Committee before printing (Article 2).
- If rejected, the author or printer has the right to appeal to the Censorship Office for a final decision (Article 4).
- The Anti-Japanese Committee has the authority to confiscate illegally distributed publications (Article 5).
- Provisions contrary to this decree are suspended (Article 6).
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Strengthening information control, protecting national security and social order.
- Minimizing the spread of inappropriate or harmful content to the community.
- Creating obstacles for free publication and restricting freedom of speech.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Which agency must review press before it can be printed?
The Censorship Office (Article 1).
Who reviews other publications besides press?
The Anti-Japanese Committee (Article 2).
If printing is denied, to which agency can the publisher appeal?
The Censorship Office (Article 4).
Full text
DECREE
OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
NUMBER 12 DATE 3 FEBRUARY 1947
CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
PURSUANT TO DECREE NO. 1 DATED DECEMBER 20, 1946 ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTEES FOR PROTECTION,
PURSUANT TO DECREE NO. 41 DATED MARCH 29, 1946 REGULATING THE PRESS SYSTEM,
PURSUANT TO DECREE NO. 159 DATED AUGUST 20, 1946 REGULATING PRINTED MATERIALS,
AFTER THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS HAS REACHED A CONSENSUS,
ISSUES THE DECREE:
Article 1
PERIODICALS AND BOOKS MAY ONLY BE PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE PROVINCIAL CENSORSHIP OFFICE.
HOWEVER, FOR PERIODICALS, THE PROVINCIAL CENSORSHIP OFFICE WILL ASSIGN STAFF TO OVERSEE CENSORSHIP IN THE PROVINCES WHERE THEY ARE DISTRIBUTED.
Article 2
OTHER PRINTED MATERIALS AS DEFINED IN DECREE NO. 159 DATED AUGUST 20, 1946, SHALL BE CENSORED BY THE RESISTANCE ZONE COMMITTEE.
THE RESISTANCE ZONE COMMITTEE WILL ASSIGN STAFF TO OVERSEE CENSORSHIP IN THE PROVINCES WHERE SUCH MATERIALS ARE DISTRIBUTED.
Article 3
PRINTED MATERIALS APPROVED FOR PRINTING BY THE RESISTANCE ZONE COMMITTEE MAY CIRCULATE IN OTHER ZONES.
Article 4
IF THE RESISTANCE ZONE COMMITTEE DOES NOT APPROVE PRINTING, THE AUTHOR OR PUBLISHER MAY APPEAL TO THE PROVINCIAL CENSORSHIP OFFICE. THE PROVINCIAL CENSORSHIP OFFICE WILL MAKE THE FINAL DECISION.
Article 5
THE RESISTANCE ZONE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ORDER THE SEIZURE OF PRINTED MATERIALS DISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PERMISSION.
Article 6
PROVISIONS CONTRARY TO THIS DECREE ARE SUSPENDED FROM ENFORCEMENT.
ARTICLE 7
THE MINISTER OF INTERIOR SHALL ENFORCE THIS DECREE.
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Ho Chi Minh City (Signed)
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