Việt Nam’s criminal law is facing significant transformation with the proposed introduction of two entirely new elements: community service and electronic monitoring.

Latest Developments: On April 17, 2026, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) released a draft policy dossier for the revised Penal Code, opening it for public feedback through May 7. On page 14 of the draft policy submission, the ministry officially proposes adding community service as a supplementary form of punishment and utilizing electronic monitoring as a strict enforcement measure to complete the nation’s framework of penalties.