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National Assembly Debates Plan to Abolish Death Penalty for Key Offenses
On May 20, 2025, during the 15th National Assembly session in Hà Nội, the Vietnamese government proposed abolishing the death penalty for eight offenses as part of a sweeping draft amendment to the Penal Code. The move has sparked heated debate over deterrence, justice, and humanitarian concerns within the legislative body.
The draft amendment—developed by the Ministry of Public Security—spans three parts, 26 chapters, and 433 articles. It retains 181 provisions, amends 245, introduces 6 new ones, and eliminates 18.
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