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Criminal Code (Law No. 100/2015/QH13).

Country/Territory
Viet Nam
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Forestry, Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances, General
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Framework law Gender Business/industry/corporations Environmental fees/charges Governance Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Human rights Noise pollution Public health Forest fires Soil pollution/quality Waste disposal Waste management International trade Freshwater pollution Pollution control Water abstraction Protection of habitats Protection of species Wild fauna Wild flora Endangered species
Geographical area
Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 1 July 2016.
Abstract

The Criminal Code is meant to protect Vietnam’s sovereignty and security; protect the socialism regime, human rights, citizenship rights; protect the equality among ethnic groups; protect interests of the State; organize and protect the law; punish crimes; raise people’s awareness of compliance with the law; prevent and fight crimes. The Code consists of 426 Articles divided into 26 Chapters.

Full text
English
Website
vnppa.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Circular on Handling of Forest Animals Being Exhibits; And Forest Animals Voluntarily Submitted to the State by Organizations and Individuals.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2019

Keyword: Forest species, Non-timber products, Plant protection, Protection of species, Endangered species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 12/2017/Qh14 on Amendments to the Criminal Code No. 100/2015/Qh13.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2017

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX