President To Lam has signed a decision granting amnesty to 3,763 prisoners and two others under suspended sentences, underscoring Vietnam’s commitment to leniency and rehabilitation.
On September 29, President To Lam signed a decision granting amnesty to 3,763 prisoners currently serving sentences and two individuals on suspended sentences who met the 2024 amnesty criteria.
The decision coincided with the 79th National Day anniversary and the 70th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation.
Pham Thanh Ha, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Office, announces the President’s 2024 amnesty decision. Photo by Pham Hai
During a press conference this morning, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Pham Thanh Ha emphasized that the 2024 amnesty reaffirms the leniency policy of the Party, State, and the humanitarian tradition of Vietnam, encouraging offenders to repent and become productive members of society.
The amnesty acknowledges the rehabilitation and adherence to regulations by inmates, representing the combined efforts of correctional facilities, families, and society at large in implementing Vietnam's criminal policies.
Pham Thanh Ha highlighted the strict, transparent, fair, and democratic procedures followed during the review and decision-making process for granting amnesty.
"The process adheres to principles of fairness, ensuring only eligible inmates are considered while excluding those who do not meet the legal criteria," he noted.
Inmates granted amnesty remain obligated to fulfill supplementary penalties, such as fines, compensation, and other civil obligations, in accordance with the law.
Vietnam’s criminal policy combines strict punishment with leniency, aiming not only to deter crime but also to reform offenders into law-abiding and socially responsible citizens.
The amnesty reflects Vietnam's tradition of compassion and the Party and State’s superior approach toward rehabilitating convicted offenders who demonstrate genuine reform.
The press conference announcing the President’s amnesty decision. Photo by Pham Hai
Ha stated that all legal violations are dealt with under Vietnamese law. "All those granted amnesty this time are individuals convicted under Vietnam's Penal and Criminal Procedure Codes and have met the conditions for consideration."
He underscored that the amnesty process is non-discriminatory, applying equally to both Vietnamese and foreign nationals who meet the legal requirements.
Amnesty periods offer inmates an opportunity to reflect on past mistakes, evaluate their rehabilitation progress, and commit to leaving behind their criminal pasts to strive toward becoming valuable citizens.
Reports from the Ministry of Public Security show that most amnestied inmates have successfully reintegrated into society, with many achieving stable lives, notable success, and positive contributions to social activities.
The President’s amnesty decision underscores the policy's role in fostering societal harmony and encouraging personal reform, as well as Vietnam's continued commitment to human rights and criminal justice reform.
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