Affirmation by Amnesty on Vietnam's persisting efforts in upholding and safeguarding human rights
The 2025 Amnesty, a special act of clemency by the State, is set to offer a second chance to thousands of inmates. This announcement was made at a recent press conference, led by the State President.
Since 2009, the State President has issued eleven amnesty decisions, benefiting over 104,000 inmates. The 2025 Amnesty Advisory Council met on Monday to review and endorse the list of inmates recommended for early release.
The council examined over ten thousand cases from penitentiaries and detention centres under various management. The policy aims to help prisoners express the desire to reintegrate into society as law-abiding and useful citizens.
To ensure the success of the 2025 Amnesty, authorities are called to pay greater attention to supporting the reintegration of pardoned inmates into their communities. Efforts should focus on strengthening communication, preventing discrimination, and encouraging joint efforts to help former inmates overcome guilt and stigma.
Authorities are urged to effectively monitor, educate, provide vocational training, and create job opportunities for those granted amnesty. This is to reduce the risk of re-offending or violating the law. The MPS has called on authorities at all levels and sectors, as well as localities, to support the reintegration of pardoned inmates.
The amnesty grants early release to individuals serving fixed-term or those initially sentenced to life imprisonment but later reduced to fixed terms. The policy rewards those who have made outstanding contributions to rehabilitation.
The success of the 2025 Amnesty reflects the Party and State's consistent policy of promoting and protecting human rights in an equitable manner. The results of previous amnesty rounds have received strong support from the public and high appreciation from the international community.
The amnesty is a testament to Việt Nam's tradition of humanity and compassion. It showcases the Party and State's leniency toward convicted prisoners who have sincerely repented. The policy reflects the government's commitment to rehabilitating offenders and reintegrating them into society.
As the 2025 Amnesty approaches, it serves as a beacon of hope for many inmates, offering them a chance to start anew and contribute positively to their communities. The process adheres to strict, transparent, democratic, objective, fair, and lawful procedures, ensuring that only deserving candidates are granted early release.
There is no information available about who is expected to lead the second Amnesty round in 2025 in the provided search results. However, the council's endorsement marks a significant step towards the implementation of the 2025 Amnesty, offering a glimmer of hope to many inmates across the country.
