Decree No. 12/SL On the establishment of press censorship and publication control systems

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.

文号12/SL
文件类型Decree
发布机关Central Account
签署人Hồ Chí Minh — Chủ tịch Chính phủ
更新20/06/2026
领域Uncategorized
发布日期03/02/1947
生效日期18/02/1947
失效日期
状态In effect
✦ 智能摘要

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.

适用范围

Agencies, organizations, and individuals related to the publication of press and publications

要点

  • 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).

🌐 本文件的社会影响

  • 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.

❓ 常见问题

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).

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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.

 

 

Ho Chi Minh City

(Signed)

 

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