Vietnam proposes abolishing death penalty for six offences
Vietnam's government has presented a draft amendment to the penal code that would remove the death penalty for six offences, including rioting, the rape of a person under 16, illegal trafficking of narcotics, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and terrorism against the government. The proposal would still retain capital punishment for treason, murder, terrorism and illegal production of narcotics, and it would add tougher sentencing and nine new offences in areas such as cybersecurity and environmental protection. Lawmakers urged caution over some removals, human rights groups warned against punitive new articles, and the assembly will debate the bill before a vote expected in October with an effective date in March 2027.
Draft would remove capital punishment for six named offences
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Vietnam has steadily reduced the number of crimes eligible for the death penalty over decades. The government proposed another narrowing and other criminal changes, and lawmakers will debate and vote next session.
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