Methods for Handling Issued Press Releases Containing Errors

On August 7, 2013, the Ministry of Justice issued Circular 12/2013/TT-BTP stipulating the procedures for issuing press releases about legal normative documents promulgated by the Government of Vietnam and the Prime Minister of the Government of Vietnam.

Translation:

According to Article 6 of Circular 12/2013/TT-BTP, if a press release that has been issued contains errors in content, the Ministry of Justice shall issue a correction document for the press release immediately upon discovering the error. The correction document shall be posted on electronic newspapers and on the electronic information portal as stipulated in Article 5 of this Circular.

Handling of flawed press releases, Circular 12/2013/TT-BTP

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Additionally, the Ministry of Justice and the drafting agency have responsibilities in the coordination of issuing press releases according to the regulations in Circular 12, as specified below:

- The Ministry of Justice is responsible for the content of the press release; presides and cooperates with the Government Office of Vietnam and drafting agencies to monitor the implementation of the press release; resolves issues arising during the implementation of the press release; ensures close, regular, and effective coordination among relevant agencies and units in the implementation of the press release.- The drafting agency is responsible for providing information for the construction of the press release according to provisions in Clauses 2, 3, Article 2 of Circular 12 and is accountable for the content of information regarding legal normative documents provided to the Ministry of Justice.

More details can be found in Circular 12/2013/TT-BTP, effective from September 23, 2013.

Thu Ba

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