Vietnamese State President grants amnesty to 3,026 prisoners
PSNews - The Presidential Office held a press conference in Hanoi on August 31 to announce the State President’s decision on amnesty for prisoners in 2021, on the occasion of National Day (September 2).
Accordingly, State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 30 signed a decision to parole 3,026 inmates following their good performances during their prison terms.
Also enjoying this year’s special amnesty are three people who are being temporarily suspended from serving prison sentences, and six others who are being postponed serving prison sentences. The decision will come into effect on September 1.
This is the first time in four years the Vietnamese President has granted special amnesty to prison inmates who excel well during their prison terms on the occasion of National Day September 2.
This-year amnesty reaffirms the leniency policy of the Vietnam's Communist Party and the State, encouraging offenders to repent and become useful people.
Earlier, the Central Advisory Council on Amnesty (CACA) convened a meeting on August 23 to review the list of inmates nominated for amnesty on a case-by-case basis before it is submitted to President Nguyen Xuan Phuc for approval.
According to Deputy Minister of Public Security Major General Le Quoc Hung, the process of considering the amnesty has been conducted openly, democratically, scientifically, objectively and transparently in accordance with the law.
The consideration process also ensured that there is absolutely no discrimination between Vietnamese and foreign inmates if they meet requirements.
