Disciplinary actions for militia and self-defense members in Vietnam for insulting superiors or subordinates from August 5, 2020

Disciplinary actions for militia and self-defense members in Vietnam for insulting superiors or subordinates from August 5, 2020​ - Illustrative image.

In Article 14 of Circular 75/2020/TT-BQP on the application of disciplinary measures, procedures, time limits, and jurisdiction for handling discipline for militia and self-defense forces, the forms of disciplinary action for insulting or assaulting a superior or commander are specified as follows:

- Using words or actions to insult the dignity, honor, reputation, or body of a commander or superior shall be disciplined from reprimand, warning to demotion.

- Insulting or assaulting a commander or superior in one of the following cases shall be disciplined by dismissal or stripping the title of militia and self-defense forces:

• Holding a commanding position;
• Inflicting injury or causing harm to health but not to the extent of being criminally prosecuted;
• Inciting others to participate.

Simultaneously, in Article 15 of Circular 75/2020/TT-BQP, the forms of disciplinary action for insulting or using corporal punishment against subordinates are regulated as follows:

- Using words or actions to insult the dignity, honor, or body of subordinates shall be disciplined from reprimand, warning, or demotion.

- Insulting or using corporal punishment against subordinates in one of the following cases shall be disciplined by dismissal or stripping the title of militia and self-defense forces:

• Having been previously disciplined and not recognized as having improved, but continuing to violate;
• Inflicting injury or causing harm to health but not to the extent of being criminally prosecuted.

In addition, Article 16 of Circular 75/2020/TT-BQP also stipulates the forms of disciplinary action for insulting or assaulting comrades, specifically as follows:

- Using words or actions to insult the dignity, honor, or body of others shall be disciplined by reprimand or warning.

- Insulting or assaulting in one of the following cases shall be disciplined by demotion, dismissal, or stripping the title of militia and self-defense forces:

• Inflicting injury or causing harm to health but not to the extent of being criminally prosecuted;
• Inciting others to participate;
• Having been previously disciplined and not recognized as having improved, but continuing to violate;
• Affecting the performance of the unit's tasks.

Details can be referred to in Circular 75/2020/TT-BQP, issued on June 19, 2020.

Le Vy

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