Enforcement of Criminal Judgments Must Respect the Rights and Legitimate Interests of Persons Serving Sentences

To be specific:

According to the provisions of Article 4 Law on Execution of Criminal Judgments 2010, the execution of criminal judgments must ensure the following principles:

First, comply with the Constitution, laws, ensure the interests of the State, and the legitimate rights and interests of organizations and individuals.

Second, legally effective judgments and decisions must be respected and strictly observed by agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Third, ensure socialist humanity; respect the dignity, rights, and legitimate interests of those serving sentences.

Fourth, combine punishment with educational and rehabilitative measures in the execution of sentences; applying educational and rehabilitative measures must be based on the nature and degree of the crime, age, gender, educational level, and other personal characteristics of the sentenced person.

Fifth, the execution of sentences for juveniles primarily aims to educate and help them correct mistakes, develop healthily, and become useful for society.

Sixth, encourage those serving sentences to repent, actively study, labor for rehabilitation, and voluntarily compensate for damages.

Seventh, ensure the right to complain and denounce illegal acts and decisions in the execution of criminal judgments.

Eighth, ensure the participation of agencies, organizations, individuals, and families in the education and rehabilitation of those serving sentences.

See also: Law on Execution of Criminal Judgments 2010 officially effective from July 1, 2011.

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