What are procedures for receiving and processing information, documents, evidence and carrying out on-site inspections in handling of appeals arising in people's public security forces in Vietnam?

What are procedures for receiving and processing information, documents, evidence and carrying out on-site inspections in handling of appeals arising in people's public security forces in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 13 of the Circular 23/2022/TT-BCA (takes effect from 30/06/2022) stipulating receiving and processing information, documents, evidence and carrying out on-site inspections in handling of appeals arising in people's public security forces in Vietnam as follows:

1. Upon receipt of information, documents and evidence provided by the appellant or the appellant’s legal representative, the appellee, agencies, organizations, units or individuals, the appeal-handling person or the verification team must make the receipt note.

2. Information, documents and evidence obtained must clearly show origins thereof. When collecting copies, the appeal-handling person or the verification team must compare them with the original ones; in the absence of the original copies, clear reasons for such absence must be specified in the receipt note. Information, documents and evidence provided by institutional entities must be certified by these entities. Information, documents and evidence provided by natural persons must be signed by these persons. If provided documents are worn out, damaged or blurred to the extent that information is falsified, the recipient must clearly describe the document's condition in the receipt note.

3. Where necessary, the appeal-handling person or the verification team must carry out the on-site inspection to collect, check and examine the accuracy, legitimacy and completeness of information, documents and evidence related to issues or matters on appeal. The on-site inspection must be recorded in the report clarifying time, venue, participants, activities involved in the inspection, findings, opinions of participants and other concerned persons.

4. Information, documents and evidence obtained or verification records must be managed and used in accordance with regulations; must be provided or announced with the competent authority's consent.

What are procedures for meeting with parties involved in the process of verification of appeal-related issues or matters in handling of appeals arising in people's public security forces in Vietnam? 

Pursuant to Article 14 of the Circular 23/2022/TT-BCA (takes effect from 30/06/2022) stipulating meeting with parties involved in the process of verification of appeal-related issues or matters in handling of appeals arising in people's public security forces in Vietnam as follows:

1. Where there is any inconsistency between verification findings and information, documents or evidence provided by the appellant or appellee, the appeal-handling person or the verification team must directly meet with the appellant and the appellee; where necessary, the concerned agency, organization, unit or person must be invited to join the meeting.

2. The meeting must be recorded in the minutes, specifying time, location, participants, issues and opinions raised by participants, unanimous opinions, discrepancies, and bearing signatures of all involved parties. The minutes must be made into at least three copies, each of which is kept by the participant.

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