UN Experts Urge Việt Nam to Reconsider Decree 109 and Lawyer License Revocations
United Nations legal experts are officially challenging Việt Nam over Decree 109, arguing that granting commune chiefs the power to ...
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Justice Ministry Says Vietnam Bar Federation Had ‘No Comment’ On Decree 109 Draft
A draft regulation affecting the independence of the legal profession drew “no comment” from the Vietnam Bar Federation until a ...
From May 18, Việt Nam Lets Commune Chiefs Revoke Law Licenses Ignoring Lawyers’ Objections
The Latest: On May 18, 2026, Decree 109/2026 officially took effect across Việt Nam, granting commune chiefs the authority to ...
Amid the Debate Over Court Robes, Lawyers in Việt Nam Face New Pressures From Local Authorities
When lawyers know that the opposing party in a case holds the power to sign off on suspending their license, ...
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