Vietnam pledges to improve effectiveness of human rights law enforcement

During the 35 years of Dôi moi (Renewal), the Vietnamese state has set up a legal system to regulate social relations, paying particular attention to drafting relatively comprehensive laws on human rights. This legislation is designed to align with the realities of national development and international human rights standards, according to an expert in the field.

At a conference on human rights on October 24, Associate Professor^Dr. Tuong Duy Kiên, Director of the Institute of Human Rights at the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, emphasized the importance of the 2013 Constitution, adopted during the 13th legislature of the National Assembly.Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, emphasized the importance of the 2013 Constitution, adopted during the ^13th Legislature of the National Assembly. This constitution is considered a major breakthrough in constitutional activities related to the protection of human rights. To put these constitutional principles into practice, the National Assembly and its Standing Committee have enacted a total of 72 laws, two ordinances and numerous resolutions with relevant legal provisions in the 2016-2021 legislature alone.

Among these pieces of legislation, some play a crucial role in the legal system, including new laws and policies introduced for the first time. These provisions have a significant and global impact on the socio-economic life of the country and respond in a timely manner to concrete requirements.

Nevertheless, despite this progress, the legal system, particularly with regard to human rights, still presents certain limitations, acknowledged^Dr. Tuong Duy Kiên. In particular, he referred to the conclusions of the ^XIII National Party Congress, which highlighted inconsistencies in the legal system and its inability to fully meet current practical requirements.

According to the expert, the strategy to 2030, with a vision to 2045, should focus on the development and improvement of laws guaranteeing the exercise of civil and political rights, as well as economic, social and cultural rights. Particular attention should be paid to the rights of vulnerable groups, including women, children, the elderly, people with disabilities and disadvantaged populations.

In addition,^Dr. Tuong Duy Kiên stresses the importance of strengthening law enforcement mechanisms, clarifying the competencies and responsibilities of government agencies in protecting human rights, consolidating the role of lawyers and developing a comprehensive range of legal services. These measures are designed to improve citizens' access to justice and to legal information concerning human rights. Finally, it recommends increasing the efficiency of state management within the framework of international cooperation on legal and judicial issues.

Source: lecourrier.vn/