Decree No. 26/2004/L-CTN Regarding the promulgation of the Law

Decree No. 26/2004/L-CTN of the President promulgating the Publishing Law, which takes effect from the date of adoption on December 3, 2004.

Document No.26/2004/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrần Đức Lương — Chủ tịch
Updated30/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date14/12/2004
Effective date03/01/2005
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 26/2004/L-CTN of the President promulgating the Publishing Law, which takes effect from the date of adoption on December 3, 2004.

Key points

  • The Publishing Law was adopted by the National Assembly and promulgated by the President
  • The effectiveness of the Law begins on December 3, 2004

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensuring freedom of speech and information in society.
  • Negative impact: It may cause difficulties for state management agencies in controlling publishing content.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does the Publishing Law take effect?

The Publishing Law takes effect from December 3, 2004, according to the announcement of the President.

Who promulgates the Publishing Law?

The President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has promulgated the Publishing Law.

What does the Publishing Law stipulate regarding freedom of speech and information?

The text does not specifically mention provisions concerning freedom of speech and information, only noting the promulgation of the Law.

On what date did the National Assembly adopt the Publishing Law?

The National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Session XI, sixth session adopted the Publishing Law on December 3, 2004.

What is the legal basis for promulgating the Publishing Law?

The legal basis for promulgating the Publishing Law includes Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 1992, Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10, Article 91 of the National Assembly Organization Law, and Article 50 of the Law on Legislative Documents.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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Number: 26/2004/L-CTN

Hanoi, December 14, 2004

ORDER OF THE STATE PRESIDENT

Regarding the promulgation of the Law

PRESIDENT OF THE 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 National Assembly, Session 10, Term X;

Pursuant to Article 91 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;

Pursuant to Article 50 of the Law on Legislative Regulatory Documents;

NOW PROMULGATE

Law on Publishing.

Passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 11th Term, 6th Session, on December 3, 2004./.

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE  

(signed)


Tran Duc Luong  

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