Amnesty is a major policy of the Party and State, manifesting the fine tradition of the nation in strictly handling of those who violate the law while giving clemency and humanitarian treatment to prisoners who really rehabilitate themselves and wish to return to society as an useful citizen.

VOV.VN - For the first time since the revised Amnesty Law was initially promulgated back in 2018, more than 3,000 prison inmates have been paroled this year, offering them the chance to re-integrate into society and become good citizens.

VOV.VN - The 2021 amnesty decision made by Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc was officially announced at a press conference held on August 31 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 30 signed a decision to parole 3,026 inmates following their good performances during their prison terms.

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.

VOV.VN - State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 18 inspected amnesty work for 2021 at Ngoc Ly detention camp which is run by the Ministry of Public Security in Bac Giang province.

The Presidential Office held a press conference in Hanoi on July 2 to announce the State President’s decision on amnesty for prisoners in 2021, on the occasion of National Day (September 2).

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has directed that the implementation of amnesty measures follows a strict, open, and transparent process in accordance with the law, to avoid any possible negativity.

Foreign ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on December 3 rejected the latest information of the Amnesty International, saying social platforms like Facebook have become tools for the repression of free expression in Vietnam.