Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the 2026 Amnesty Advisory Council, Pham Gia Tuc, said that since 2009, the President has granted amnesty 12 times to over 120,000 prisoners. The majority of those pardoned have quickly reintegrated into the community, stabilized their lives, and engaged in honest work. Many have actively participate in social activities.
To be granted a presidential pardon, all prisoners have an equal opportunity, regardless of gender, religion, nationality, age, occupation, or criminal act, as long as they meet the conditions and are the correct subjects as stipulated by law, Deputy Prime Minister Tuc added.
“Amnesty is only the beginning of the path towards rehabilitation. I believe that you will overcome all difficulties and challenges, become more confident and steadfast in life, truly become honest people, build a stable economic life, and have a warm and happy family. For those of you who have not been granted amnesty this time, I hope that you will strive harder, strictly abide by the prison regulations, actively study, work, and reform so that you may soon meet the conditions to receive the clemency of the Party and the State.”
The Deputy Prime Minister also requested that localities effectively implement policies to support the reintegration of those pardoned into the community.
