Decree No. 33/2014/L-CTN Announcing the Law on People's Police

Decree No. 33/2014/L-CTN announcing the Law on People's Police, which was passed by the National Assembly on November 27, 2014. This Law stipulates the organization and operation of the People's Police force.

Document No.33/2014/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrương Tấn Sang — Chủ tịch nước
Updated24/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date09/12/2014
Effective date09/12/2014
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 33/2014/L-CTN announcing the Law on People's Police, which was passed by the National Assembly on November 27, 2014. This Law stipulates the organization and operation of the People's Police force.

Key points

  • The Law on People's Police applies to the People's Police force, including both central and local levels.
  • The People's Police force is organized according to the provisions of this Law, with subordinate agencies and units operating under the principle of democratic centralism.
  • This Law stipulates the duties, powers, and responsibilities of the People's Police force in protecting national security and maintaining public order and safety.
  • The People's Police force carries out activities such as investigating and solving crimes; managing state affairs related to security and order; protecting people and property.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Enhancing the effectiveness of work in protecting national security and maintaining public order and safety.
  • Negative impact: May restrict individual rights if not implemented in accordance with regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does the Law on People's Police apply to?

This Law applies to the People's Police force, including both central and local levels.

What are the main tasks of the People's Police force?

The People's Police force has the duty to protect national security, maintain public order and safety, investigate and solve crimes, and manage state affairs related to security and order.

When did this Law come into effect?

The Law on People's Police was passed by the National Assembly on November 27, 2014, but it does not specify the exact date when the Law becomes effective.

How does the People's Police force carry out its activities?

The People's Police force carries out its activities under the principle of democratic centralism, including investigating and solving crimes; managing state affairs related to security and order; protecting people and property.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Number: 33/2014/L-CTN Hanoi, December 9, 2014

ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Law

___________

CHAIRMAN
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

On the basis of Article 88 and Article 91 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam;

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

Pursuant to Article 57 of the Law on the Issuance of Legal Normative Documents,

NOW PROMULGATE

Law on People's Police

Passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 13th term, 8th session, on November 27, 2014./.

CHAIRMAN

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Truong Tan Sang

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