Chairing a meeting of the 2026 Amnesty Advisory Council to review dossiers and the list of eligible prisoners, Deputy PM Tuc, who also heads the council, said clemency and humanitarian treatment for offenders reflect Vietnam’s longstanding tradition of compassion.
He noted that while Vietnamese law imposes strict penalties on masterminds, repeat offenders, and those unwilling to rehabilitate, it also provides leniency for prisoners who genuinely repent, make efforts to atone for their crimes, and seek to reintegrate into society.
Since the adoption of the Amnesty Law, Vietnam has, since 2009, granted amnesty to more than 118,000 inmates who demonstrated good conduct and progress in rehabilitation. Most have successfully reintegrated into society, secured stable livelihoods, and avoided reoffending, with the recidivism rate remaining relatively low.
The upcoming amnesty comes as Vietnam marks the 51st anniversary of national reunification, along with the success of the 14th National Party Congress and elections for the National Assembly and People’s Councils.
