Decree No. 294/2025/NĐ-CP on the National Council for Juvenile Justice

DECREE

REGULATIONS ON THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR YOUTH JUSTICE

Pursuant to Law on Government Organization No. 63/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Law on Legislative Documents 64/2025/QH15; Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Legislative Documents 87/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Law on Youth Justice 59/2024/QH15; Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Civil Procedure Code, Administrative Procedure Code, Law on Youth Justice, Bankruptcy Law, and Mediation and Dialogue at Court Law 85/2025/QH15;

The Government promulgates this Decree on regulations regarding entry, exit, and residence policies for foreigners at the International Financial Center in Vietnam.

The Government promulgates this Decree to regulate the National Council for Youth Justice.

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Decree provides detailed regulations on Article 26 and Article 27 of the Law on Youth Justice regarding the National Council for Youth Justice (hereinafter referred to as the Council); the permanent office of the Council is the Ministry of Public Security (hereinafter referred to as the Permanent Office); assigns responsibilities, working relationships, and activities of the Council and the Permanent Office to fulfill tasks related to youth justice work as prescribed by law.

Article 2. Applicability

This Decree applies to members of the Council, the Permanent Office, and other relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Article 3. Principles of Operation

1. The Council operates under a multi-sectoral coordination mechanism, directing and coordinating the resolution of key issues in youth justice work, emphasizing the responsibility of participating agencies and organizations.

2. Members of the Council work on a part-time basis, responsible for directing the implementation of tasks as stipulated by the Law on Youth Justice; preventing corruption, misconduct, and errors to protect the rights of juveniles in judicial activities.

3. The Council assigns responsibilities and tasks to its members, does not perform state management functions, and uniformly directs, manages, exchanges information, and resolves matters as prescribed by law.

4. Members of the Council may mobilize units or individuals under their management or lawful resources as prescribed by law to participate in assigned tasks.

Chapter II

SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

Article 4. Composition of the Council

1. Chairman of the Council.

2. Vice Chairman in charge of the Council.

3. Other Vice Chairmen of the Council.

4. Members of the Council representing relevant ministries and sectors.

5. The Prime Minister decides on changes and additions to Council members based on proposals from the Permanent Office.

Article 5. Tasks and Authorities of the Council

1. Issuing directives and urging ministries and sectors to organize the implementation of issues related to youth justice.

2. Coordinating with relevant agencies and organizations to direct and urge ministries and sectors to report on task completion; issuing directives and urging social work activities and publishing lists of social workers, training, and professional development for social workers involved in youth justice activities.

3. Guiding statistical work, information dissemination, reporting on the results of youth justice work, and performing other tasks as required by the Prime Minister.

Article 6. Duties and Authorities of the Standing Office

1. Coordinate with members of the Council to organize and implement the duties and authorities of the Council as stipulated in Article 5 of this Decree.

2. Coordinate with Council members to implement tasks assigned by the Council and perform other duties and authorities related to juvenile justice work as prescribed by relevant laws.

3. The Standing Office coordinates with Council members to report to the Prime Minister on changes and additions to Council members.

4. Report to the Government on the activities of the Council annually.

Article 7. Duties and Authorities of the Chairman of the Council

1. Be responsible before the Government and the Prime Minister for directing juvenile justice work. Direct Council members to fulfill their powers and responsibilities as prescribed in the Juvenile Justice Law and this Decree.

2. Chair Council meetings or delegate the Vice Chairman in charge or the Vice Chairman to chair Council meetings.

3. Approve the Decision on Issuing the Regulation on Coordination Work of Council Members.

4. Direct ministries and sectors that are members of the Council to urge and guide provincial People's Committees to publish lists of social workers involved in juvenile justice activities.

5. Direct the evaluation and inspection of the implementation of tasks by Council members and related agencies to identify difficulties and obstacles in resolving issues related to juvenile justice.

6. Delegate the Vice Chairman in charge or the Vice Chairman to work with agencies, organizations, and individuals regarding matters related to juvenile justice.

7. Require Council members; central ministries, agencies, and organizations; and the Chairman of provincial People's Committees; and related organizations and individuals to provide reports and information on juvenile justice activities.

Article 8. Duties and Authorities of the Vice Chairman in Charge of the Council

1. Assist the Chairman of the Council in organizing and implementing the Council's duties and authorities; propose solutions to enhance efficiency and quality in coordination between central ministries, agencies, and organizations and localities on juvenile justice; manage and resolve Council business when the Chairman is absent or delegated.

2. Report the results of juvenile justice work of the Council to the National Assembly, the Government, and the Prime Minister.

3. Report to the Chairman of the Council to instruct the Standing Office to coordinate with Council members to evaluate and inspect juvenile justice work.

4. Coordinate with Council members to mobilize experts, scientists, practitioners, businesses, and related organizations to participate in juvenile justice work.

Article 9. Duties and Authorities of the Vice Chairman of the Council

1. Fulfill tasks assigned by the Chairman of the Council; be responsible before the Council, the Chairman of the Council, and the law for fulfilling assigned tasks.

2. Assist the Chairman of the Council in directing, monitoring, urging, coordinating, and guiding juvenile justice work according to the Council's duties and authorities and implementing directives from the National Assembly, the Government, and the Prime Minister on juvenile justice work.

3. Coordinate with Council members, ministries, sectors, and related agencies to direct the dissemination, implementation, and application of juvenile justice laws.

4. Chair Council meetings when delegated by the Chairman or the Vice Chairman in charge.

Article 10. Duties and Authorities of Council Members

1. Fully participate in all activities of the Council; carry out tasks assigned by the Chairman of the Council and be responsible to the Chairman of the Council.

2. Assist the head of the working agency to organize the implementation of juvenile justice work; coordinate with other Council members and related agencies to perform the Council's tasks.

3. Report in writing to the Standing Office when there is a change in Council membership for consolidation and reporting to the Chairman of the Council.

4. Council members may use the seal of their working unit when performing duties and authorities as stipulated in this Article.

Chapter III

WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Article 11. Work Relationships Among Council Members

1. The Chairman of the Council directs and assigns tasks to Council members according to the program and plan.

2. The Vice-Chairman in charge of the Council implements activities assigned by the Chairman of the Council; coordinates with other Council members in juvenile justice work according to the functions and tasks assigned.

3. Deputy Chairmen and Council members are responsible to the Chairman of the Council for the quality and progress of assigned work; actively coordinate to implement tasks and report on the situation and results of juvenile justice work.

Article 12. Work Relationships Between the Council and the Standing Office

1. The Standing Office advises and assists the Council and the Chairman of the Council in implementing juvenile justice work.

2. The Standing Office serves as the point of contact for exchanging information about Council activities with related agencies, organizations, and individuals in juvenile justice work.

Article 13. Coordination Responsibilities of the Standing Office with Council Members

1. Coordinate with Council member units and related agencies to advise the Chairman of the Council on monitoring, evaluating, inspecting, and reporting on the results of juvenile justice work.

2. Prepare content and programs for organizing meetings, conferences, seminars, practical surveys on juvenile justice, and other programs and plans of the Council.

3. Coordinate in establishing the Working Group of the Council.

Article 14. Work Relationships Between the Council and Central Ministries, Agencies, Organizations, and Local People's Committees

1. Coordinate and guide central ministries, agencies, organizations, and local people's committees in implementing juvenile justice work.

2. Urge and evaluate the annual results of juvenile justice work.

3. Central ministries, agencies, and organizations have the responsibility to create conditions for Council members representing these entities to fully participate in Council activities; perform Council member tasks according to the activity program, plan, and assignment.

4. Council members report on the organization and activities of the Council to their respective ministries, agencies, and organizations; seek advice from their respective ministries, agencies, and organizations on issues related to the implementation of assigned tasks.

5. Central ministries, agencies, and organizations without representatives in the Council send representatives to participate in Council activities upon invitation.

Chapter IV

ACTIVITIES OF THE COUNCIL

Article 15. Meeting System

1. The Chairman of the Council shall preside over and request the organization of a session of the Council on juvenile justice work, and assign the Vice Chairman in charge of the Council or a Vice Chairman to preside over an urgent session of the Council on juvenile justice work directly related to the tasks of some members of the Council.

2. The Chairperson of the Council's session shall require the Council members assigned to prepare the session to report on the content, composition, and time of organizing the session.

3. Members of the Council shall cooperate in preparing the content as requested by the Standing Office, attend all sessions of the Council fully. In case of absence, Council members must report to the session chairperson and simultaneously submit their participation opinions in writing to the Standing Office.

4. The conclusion of the session shall be notified to the Council members and relevant agencies and organizations.

Article 16. Evaluation and Inspection of Juvenile Justice Work

1. Council members shall proactively evaluate and inspect the results of juvenile justice work for units under their direct responsibility; for issues related to the functions, tasks, and authorities of Council member units or agencies, organizations, and localities, they shall propose the establishment of a Joint Inspection Team to evaluate and inspect the implementation of juvenile justice work urgently or by topic.

2. The Standing Office shall compile and propose the Chairman of the Council to establish a Joint Inspection Team to evaluate and inspect juvenile justice work and coordinate in preparing the content and working program with the unit being evaluated and inspected.

Article 17. Soliciting Opinions from Council Members in Writing

1. The Standing Office shall send draft documents related to the Council's activities to solicit opinions from Council members according to the Chairman of the Council's or the Vice Chairman in charge of the Council's requirements.

2. When requested to provide written opinions, Council members have the responsibility to submit their opinions to the Standing Office within the specified timeframe.

Article 18. Reporting System

1. Periodic reports on the results of juvenile justice work shall be incorporated into annual reports on crime prevention and control work submitted by the Government to the National Assembly.

2. Urgent reports or thematic reports on the results of juvenile justice work by Council members shall be sent to the Standing Office for consolidation and reporting to the Chairman of the Council.

3. Relevant agencies and organizations, People's Committees at provincial level shall report periodically annually or urgently on the results of juvenile justice work to the Standing Office for consolidation when required. The content of the report, deadlines for submitting periodic reports shall be as proposed by the Standing Office.

4. Deputy Chairmen and Council members shall be responsible for directing statistical and reporting work on the results of juvenile justice work periodically and urgently according to their assigned functions and tasks.

Article 19. Competition and Reward Work

Within the scope of authority and responsibility for juvenile justice work under their supervision, Council members shall cooperate with relevant agencies to study and propose rewards for organizations and individuals with outstanding achievements in juvenile justice activities in accordance with laws on competition and reward.

Article 20. Operating funds of the Council

The operating funds of the Council shall be guaranteed by the state budget. The permanent office prepares the budget estimate for the Council's operating funds to be included in the annual state budget estimate of the Ministry of Public Security and submitted to the Ministry of Finance for reporting to the Government in accordance with the State Budget Law and guiding documents.

Chapter V

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 21. Effectiveness of enforcement

This Decree takes effect from January 1, 2026.

Article 22. Responsibility for enforcement

1. The Minister, Head of a ministerial-level agency, agency under the Government, Chairman of the People's Committee of provinces and centrally governed cities shall be responsible for implementing this Decree.

2. The Minister of Public Security shall be responsible for chairing and coordinating with relevant ministries and sectors to guide, inspect, and urge the implementation of this Decree./.