Decree No. 16/2007/L-CTN promulgates the Amnesty Law which was passed by the National Assembly on November 21, 2007, stipulating conditions and procedures for granting amnesty to prisoners.
Key points
- Prisoners → may be eligible for amnesty → according to Conditions and Procedures set forth in the Law
🌐 Social impact of this document
- allowing prisoners to alleviate both mental and material burdens, improve their rehabilitation, and have an early opportunity to reintegrate into society.
- Enterprises can take advantage of experienced labor that has been legally penalized.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is amnesty?
Amnesty is a form of leniency in criminal punishment, allowing prisoners to be released or have their sentences reduced before the scheduled completion date as prescribed by the Amnesty Law.
Who has the right to request amnesty?
Prisoners or their relatives may request amnesty, but such requests must be reviewed and decided upon by competent authorities in accordance with the Law.
Does amnesty take effect immediately upon application or after a period of time?
Amnesty only takes effect after being approved by competent authorities and does not automatically become effective upon application.
Is there a specific timeframe for amnesty?
The Law does not specify a particular timeframe for reviewing and deciding on amnesty, but it clearly outlines the conditions and procedures that must be followed.
Is amnesty applicable to all offenses?
The Law stipulates that amnesty applies only to those serving custodial sentences, excluding other forms of punishment such as fines or disqualification from holding positions.
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 as 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 50 of the Law on Legislative Documents;
NOW PROMULGATES:
The Amnesties Law.
Passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the twelfth session, second meeting, on November 21, 2007./.
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