HÀ NỘI - The National Assembly Standing Committee came to the agreement that child abuse would be its prime focus in 2020 as part of its supervisory duties. The National Assembly (NA) needed to raise its voice after so many cases of children being abused and mistreated made headlines in recent times, NA Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân said as the committee continued its 33rd meeting yesterday. Despite agreeing that children's issues deserve to be looked at, Chairwoman Ngân cautioned that this area comprised a wide array of issues, so certain angles should be selected to focus on, such as judicial issues or the implementation of legal regulations on child protection. Chairwoman of the NA's judicial committee Lê Thị Nga shared Ngân's opinion, saying the scope of supervision activities should cover the three biggest recent hot-button issues: school violence, violence against children and sexual abuse of children. Reviewing the implementation of free trade agreements to … [Read more...] about Child abuse legal issues will be tackled by National Assembly in 2020
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Stricter controls proposed for debt collectors
Police show up to overlook a debt collection operation in northern Hải Phòng City. — Photo nld.com.vn Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Public Security will account for public security and order issues surrounding debt collection activities, according to a draft revised decree from the finance ministry. The proposal was aimed at reining in third-party debt collection services, which recently have been fraught with shady agencies, business violations and problematic use of harassment tactics. Threats of violence, forceful seizure of property, disruption of businesses and livelihoods, even alliances with criminals to kidnap and blackmail debtors, are just some of the practices that need to be stopped, the finance ministry explained. “[These activities] have caused alarm in the community, obstructed business as well as adversely affected individual reputations and freedoms,” it said. As per the submission for the revised decree on debt collection services, the public … [Read more...] about Stricter controls proposed for debt collectors
Viettel suggests legal framework for access to personal data
Viettel suggests legal framework for access to personal data By Thuy Dung A Samsung representative shares experiences with law enforcement in the field of personal data access and protection in South Korea at a seminar on June 24. Viettel has suggested the issuance of a legal framework to address the use and protection of personal data – PHOTO: COURTESY OF SAMSUNG HANOI – Local telecoms firm Viettel Group has proposed issuing a legal framework for technology firms to access personal data in the digital age and at the same time, not to infringe users’ personal data protection rights. The absence of regulations on personal data use and protection currently serves as a major hindrance to the operations of companies in the field, according to Nguyen Viet Dung, head of the Strategic Study Department at Viettel Group, at a seminar on June 24, featuring discussions on Vietnam’s legal issues in the Industry 4.0 era. Many companies have a large collection of customer data … [Read more...] about Viettel suggests legal framework for access to personal data
Lawyers have to boost legal system: President
Lawyers have to boost legal system: President (05-04-2005) HA NOI — President Tran Duc Luong yesterday called on Vietnamese lawyers to raise their level of responsibility to develop laws and improve legal knowledge to contribute to the building of a law-governed socialist state, strengthening the legal system and social order, and protecting justice. Luong made his statement at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Viet Nam Lawyers Association. Luong also asked that the association play a greater role in providing legal counsel and settling disputes at the grass roots level. Luong supported a proposal by the association to create a mechanism where they can become more involved in providing support for the creation of laws. The President also asked the lawyers to conduct research complicated domestic and international legal issues. They should collaborate closely with the country’s judicial system, the Fatherland Front and related units to advise the … [Read more...] about Lawyers have to boost legal system: President
Legal aid, public health draw eye of National Assembly
Legal aid, public health draw eye of National Assembly (11-11-2006) HA NOI — Regulations on legal aid for civilians, criminals, extradition and transfer of prisoners received the approval of National Assembly deputies at their session, which discussed the two draft laws on legal aid and communicable diseases, yesterday. According to the Law on Legal Aid, the Ministry of Justice is in charge of giving legal aid to civilians, the People’s Supreme Procuracy to criminals and the Ministry of Public Security will decide on transferring prisoners. Under the draft law, the provincial/city people’s courts are authorised to take decisions on extradition and the Ministry of Public Security on implementing the decision. However, Le Manh Hung from Ha Tinh Province wanted extradition to be dealt with by the Chief Judge of the provincial People’s Court. Le Thi Nga from Thanh Hoa Province requested the drafting committee to have stricter rules for extradition to avoid risks to … [Read more...] about Legal aid, public health draw eye of National Assembly
EuroCham urges Gov’t to develop pipeline of visible projects
EuroCham urges Gov’t to develop pipeline of visible projects By Lan Nhi Many foreign investors are reluctant to invest in public-private partnerships projects due to their concern over revenue risks. The build-operate-transfer transport project, called Hanoi-Bac Giang, is in operation in this file photo – PHOTO: TL HANOI – The success of the public-private partnership (PPP) legislative framework largely depends on the Government’s ability to promote viable projects, and in this regard, progress has been limited, the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) stated in the Whitebook 2019, called “Trade and investment issues and recommendations.” EuroCham urged the Government to update the prime minister’s Decision 631/2014 with a new list of key national and regional projects, particularly in sectors with a good track record in other jurisdictions with well-trodden models and that are highly sought after by foreign investors, such as transportation, … [Read more...] about EuroCham urges Gov’t to develop pipeline of visible projects
Lawmakers debate proposed tobacco prevention fund
HA NOI — National Assembly Standing Committee members yesterday weighed the pros and cons of establishing a fund to support anti-smoking efforts. In the committee’s fouth meeting in the capital city yesterday, National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said that the National Assembly had not yet come to a final decision on whether to establish the fund. The purposes of such a fund, how it would be established, and who would oversee it, remained unclear, Hung said. National Assembly Committee for Social Affairs chairwoman Truong Thi Mai said there remained two schools of thought about such a fund. Supporters argued that the fund, mobilised from different sources, including smokers and tobacco importers and exporters, would help more effectively disseminate public information about the dangers of tobacco addiction and help tobacco growers shift to other crops. Opponents, meanwhile, said it would be difficult to ensure the financial transparency of the fund. The consensus, … [Read more...] about Lawmakers debate proposed tobacco prevention fund
City Party chief calls for speeding up pipeline to bring water from dam
Currently water from Dầu Tiếng is taken to HCM City through open channels for agricultural, industrial and household use. — Photo zing.vn HCM City — HCM City Party Secretary Đinh La Thăng has urged the People’s Committee to begin work on laying a pipeline to bring water to the city from Dầu Tiếng Dam in Tây Ninh Province. “Dầu Tiếng is very important for HCM City because it ensures water security and safety,” Thăng said during a visit to the reservoir on Sunday. Currently water from Dầu Tiếng is taken to HCM City through open channels for agricultural, industrial and household use. “It is not safe and wastes water, especially when water is not needed for irrigation but the lake gates are still opened.” Hồ Văn Lâm, general director of the Sài Gòn Water Supply Corporation, said the pipeline is estimated to cost around VNĐ10 trillion (US$450 million). Thăng said, “It is a big investment and the corporation should draw up a proposal … [Read more...] about City Party chief calls for speeding up pipeline to bring water from dam
National Assembly deputies discuss draft Legal Aid Law
National Assembly deputies discuss draft Legal Aid Law (25-02-2006) Ha Noi — National Assembly deputies yesterday discussed the draft Law on Legal Aid in their ongoing meeting, with debate focusing on who should be eligible to receive legal assistance and how lawyers would be assigned legal aid duties. Legal aid, deputies argued, should be open to the entire population with priority given to the needy and beneficiaries of State policies. Deputy Nguyen Thi Thuy Mî from Quang Tri Province disagreed. She said it would not beefficient if everyone were provided legal aid and stressed the quality of assistance was paramount if people were to trust the service. Human resources and capital should be adequate to implement the law, Mî said. According to a Government report, lawyers for legal assistance should be State civil servants, not lawyers in private practice. But the National Assembly Law Committee’s appraisal report, and many delegates at yesterday’s meeting, … [Read more...] about National Assembly deputies discuss draft Legal Aid Law
NA examines proposed civil litigation revision
NA examines proposed civil litigation revision (29-06-2005) HA NOI — The ordinance on civil litigation procedures should be made more transparent and fair to ensure that people’s rights are protected in court, the National Assembly Standing Committee was told in Ha Noi yesterday. Presenting on proposed changes to the ordinance before the committee yesterday, Vice Chief Judge of the Supreme People’s Court Dang Quang Phuong said the revisions, which comprise 15 chapters and 185 articles, were written drawing on the legacy of existing regulations and the court’s experiences in dealing with civil litigation and international practices. The NA’s Law Committee ChairmanVu Duc Khien said there is currently a debate on issues such as the legal status of the People’s Procuracy towards civil courts, the power of judges to extend trials and absentee trials. Some members of the Law Committee had maintained that the Supreme People’s Procuracy should not be allowed to attend … [Read more...] about NA examines proposed civil litigation revision