Defense attorneys in Việt Nam could soon face criminal liability if they fail to report clients who are preparing to commit a crime or who are in the process of committing a crime.

Latest Developments: The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) is currently collecting public feedback on the Draft Policy Dossier for the revised Penal Code, a consultation period running from April 17 to May 7. Marking the third revision of the Penal Code in the past decade, the dossier proposes severe restrictions on the legal protections currently afforded to defense counsel.

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Lawyers May Face Criminal Liability for Not Reporting Crimes of Clients

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