At the briefing, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Can Dinh Tai affirmed that amnesty is a consistent and major policy of the Party and State, reflecting Vietnam’s humanitarian and lenient approach and underscoring Vietnam’s commitment to ensuring human and civil rights in a fair and equal manner.
The year 2026 marks a significant transition for Vietnam, associated with major political milestones. In this context, on April 7, General Secretary and State President To Lam signed Decision No. 457 on the 2026 amnesty. Under the decision, prisoners serving fixed-term and life sentences may be granted early release.
Responding to questions on the Prime Minister’s decision on credit support for former inmates, Deputy Minister of Public Security Le Van Tuyen said that since August 2023, nearly 15,000 amnestied and released individuals have accessed loans totaling nearly 50 million USD to invest in production and stabilize their lives.
Mr. Tuyen said: "The Prime Minister’s Decision 22 has, over nearly three years, played a crucial role in supporting reintegration and providing financial resources for former offenders. Local authorities, particularly the Social Policy Bank, have put forward numerous recommendations to sustain and improve support policies for individuals reintegrating into the community. We are currently working to revise and expand the policy to improve access to credit and raise loan limits, helping beneficiaries secure stable employment and livelihoods."
