Decree No. 29/2008/L-CTN Regarding the promulgation of the Ordinance

The Village Police Ordinance stipulates the organization and operation of village-level police forces, applicable to relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Document No.29/2008/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byNguyễn Minh Triết — Chủ tịch
Updated27/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date02/12/2008
Effective date01/02/2009
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

The Village Police Ordinance stipulates the organization and operation of village-level police forces, applicable to relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Scope of application

Agencies, organizations, and individuals related to the activities of village-level police forces.

Key points

  • Village-level police forces shall perform tasks to protect local security and public order, cooperate with investigative agencies to resolve criminal cases and violations of the law.
  • Agencies, organizations, and individuals shall not interfere in the activities of village-level police forces without legal provisions.
  • Village-level police forces must comply with regulations on organization, staffing, duties, and powers according to the Village Police Ordinance.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enhance the effectiveness of local security and public order management.
  • Reduce the burden on investigative agencies in resolving criminal cases.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What does the Village Police Ordinance stipulate regarding the duties of village-level police forces?

Village-level police forces shall perform tasks to protect local security and public order, cooperate with investigative agencies to resolve criminal cases and violations of the law.

Which agency has the right to intervene in the activities of village-level police forces?

Only agencies, organizations, and individuals specified in the Village Police Ordinance have the right to intervene in the activities of village-level police forces.

What regulations must village-level police forces comply with?

Village-level police forces must comply with regulations on organization, staffing, duties, and powers according to the Village Police Ordinance.

Which body adopted the Village Police Ordinance?

The Village Police Ordinance was adopted by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the twelfth term, on November 21, 2008.

Who is the Village Police Ordinance applicable to?

The Village Police Ordinance applies to village-level police forces and agencies, organizations, and individuals related to the activities of village-level police forces.

Full text

ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Ordinance

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PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

WHEREAS Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam 1992, as amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the Tenth National Assembly, tenth session;

On the basis of Article 19 of the National Assembly Organization Law;

WHEREAS Article 51 of the Law on Legislative Documents;

NOW PROMULGATES:

Decree on rural police

HAS BEEN APPROVED by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, the twelfth term, on November 21, 2008./.

 

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