Urge for united backing of rehabilitated offenders' smooth re-entry into community, given pardon

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KHÁNH HÒA -

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hòa Bình has urged all sectors to extend a warm welcome to individuals granted amnesty. In a ceremony held at A2 Prison, he underscored the importance of welcoming pardoned individuals with open arms and supporting their reintegration into society, free from discrimination.

On Thursday morning, Bình addressed the Department of Police for the Management of Detention Camps, Compulsory Education Facilities, and Reformatory Schools under the Ministry of Public Security. The event, held at A2 Prison in Diên Lâm Commune, announced the President's decision on this year's amnesty and distributed amnesty certificates to the pardoned individuals.

As Chair of the Amnesty Advisory Council, Bình highlighted the council's diligent work in reviewing eligible candidates with transparency, fairness, and strict adherence to the law. A total of 8,056 inmates, including 69 from A2 Prison, benefited from this year's amnesty.

Bình pointed out that the amnesty goes beyond gender, religion, nationality, age, or occupation, with nearly 40 rounds of amnesty carried out over the past 80 years, aiding hundreds of thousands of inmates in reintegrating into their communities.

Since 2009, over 90,000 prisoners have been granted early release under presidential amnesties. As he spoke, Bình emphasized that the government remains committed to ensuring that every inmate is entitled to equal consideration, provided they meet the legal requirements.

The ministry, in collaboration with relevant agencies, has done its part to ensure the smooth and transparent execution of procedures at detention centers and correctional facilities nationwide. This has enabled the timely submission of the proposed amnesty list to the President ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30).

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hòa Bình delivers his speech at a ceremony to announce the President's decision on the special amnesty this year at A2 Prison in Diên Lâm Commune, Diên Khánh District, Khánh Hòa Province on Thursday.- VNA/VNS Photo Tiên Minh

Showing gratitude on behalf of the pardoned, Đoàn Phi Dũng, a former A2 Prison inmate, promised to abide by the law, respect local authorities, lead an honest life, and refrain from reoffending. Furthermore, he vowed to contribute positively to maintaining local security and order.

Nationwide Amnesty Efforts

Thursday also saw the Police Departments of Hà Nội and Lai Châu Province hold ceremonies to announce the 2025 Amnesty Decision for 152 inmates who demonstrated genuine remorse and efforts to reform. In Hà Nội, Prisons No. 1 and No. 2 released 139 inmates under this round of amnesty.

To support reintegration, the city's Police Department offered financial assistance and new clothing to those released. Local police have been tasked with working closely with community leaders and local authorities to facilitate the reintegration efforts, aiming to help the pardoned individuals grow into productive, law-abiding citizens.

Simultaneously, in the mountainous province of Lai Châu, a ceremony was held for 13 inmates granted early release on Thursday. This decision exemplifies the Party and State's compassionate approach, emphasizing leniency in the criminal justice system.

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A pardoned prisoner hugs his relatives following his release on Thursday.-VNA/VNS Photo Phạm Kiên

Amnesty Tradition: The 2025 amnesty decision is part of Vietnam's longstanding tradition of humanitarianism, demonstrating the state's commitment to rehabilitation and social reintegration for former prisoners.
Legal Basis: The amnesty process is grounded in the country's legal institutions, such as the 2013 Constitution, the 2018 Amnesty Law, and other relevant statutes, ensuring the process is carried out honestly and transparently.
International Fairness: The amnesty applies to both Vietnamese and foreign nationals, signifying the fairness and non-discrimination in the legal system.
Reintegration Support: By granting amnesty, the government aims to encourage individuals to rehabilitate and reintegrate into society as productive, law-abiding citizens. While pardoned, individuals must continue to meet any remaining legal obligations, such as house arrest or community service.
Social Acceptance: The democratic, fair treatment of all pardoned individuals is key to their ability to reintegrate without stigma, provided they meet the legal requirements.

The Permanent Deputy Prime Minister, Nguyen Hoa Binh, has underscored the importance of welcoming individuals granted amnesty with open arms, emphasizing the need for society to extend a warm welcome to these pardoned individuals.
Biñh, as the Chair of the Amnesty Advisory Council, highlighted the council's commitment to reviewing eligible candidates for amnesty with transparency, fairness, and strict adherence to law.
This year, a total of 8,056 inmates, including 69 from A2 Prison, have benefited from the amnesty, with nearly 40 rounds of amnesty carried out over the past 80 years, aiding hundreds of thousands of inmates in reintegrating into their communities.
To support reintegration, relevant agencies, including the ministry, offer financial assistance and new clothing to those released, and local police work closely with community leaders and authorities to facilitate reintegration efforts.
The government, in a demonstration of its commitment to ensuring every inmate is entitled to equal consideration, remains committed to providing amnesty as long as inmates meet the legal requirements.
The amnesty process in Vietnam is grounded in the country's legal institutions, such as the 2013 Constitution, the 2018 Amnesty Law, and other relevant statutes, ensuring the process is carried out honestly and transparently.
The amnesty tradition in Vietnam showcases the state's commitment to rehabilitation and social reintegration for former prisoners, exemplifying a compassionate approach that emphasizes leniency in the criminal justice system.

Urge for united backing of rehabilitated offenders' smooth re-entry into community, given pardon