Current rights and obligations of individuals in civil defense in Vietnam

Current rights and obligations of individuals in civil defense in Vietnam (Image from the internet)

Current rights and obligations of individuals in civil defense in Vietnam

According to Article 36 of the Law on Civil Defense 2023, the Rights and obligations of individuals in civil defense are stipulated as follows:

* Regarding Rights

(1) Access information about civil defense in accordance with the law;

(2) Receive assistance and support when suffering damages due to incidents or disasters as stipulated by law;

(3) Receive labor wages when participating in civil defense activities as decided by competent authorities;

(4) Be returned mobilized equipment and assets immediately after responding to, and overcoming incidents or disasters; in case mobilized equipment or assets are damaged or consumed, compensation and payment as per legal regulations;

(5) When participating in activities to respond to and overcome incidents or disasters, if there is harm to honor or dignity, it will be restored; if suffering injury, health damage, or loss of life, one will be considered for policies and benefits as stated in clause 3, Article 41 of the Law on Civil Defense 2023.

* Regarding Obligations

(1) Implement civil defense measures as per the local civil defense plan;

(2) Participate in training, retraining, and civil defense drills as required by competent authorities; participate in civil defense activities when mobilized;

(3) Prepare materials and means as capable to ensure safety against incidents or disasters;

(4) Proactively respond and recover to ensure safety for oneself and family when incidents or disasters occur; participate in community support, prevention, and control of incidents and disasters; assist those affected by incidents or disasters locally; engage in environmental sanitation, and disease prevention in living and working areas;

(5) Comply with guidance and requirements of competent authorities in evacuating people and means in and out of dangerous areas; comply with decisions to mobilize human resources, equipment, and assets to serve emergency response activities by competent authorities;

(6) Promptly notify and provide information to competent authorities about developments and damage caused by incidents or disasters when able to do so.

Regulations on development of national strategy for civil defense in Vietnam

- The national civil defense strategy is built on a 10-year cycle with a 20-year vision, and updated, adjusted every 5 years or when incidents, disasters, or wars occur.

- Basis for development of national strategy for civil defense includes:

+ Guidelines, policies of the Communist Party, laws of the State on civil defense, national defense, and socio-economic development linked with security, defense guarantees; international treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a member;

+ Practical activities of national civil defense; international experience in civil defense activities;

+ Results of identifying, assessing, and zoning risks of incidents or disasters;

+ Resources for civil defense activities.

- Contents of the national civil defense strategy include views, objectives, orientations, tasks, measures, programs, projects, key projects, and the organization of implementing civil defense nationwide.

- The Prime Minister of the Government of Vietnam issues the national civil defense strategy.

(Article 11 of the Law on Civil Defense 2023)

Regulations and benefits for civil defense forces in Vietnam

- Persons on duty at the standing agency of the National Civil Defense Steering Committee, the civil defense command of central ministries, sectoral agencies, and local governments at all levels, receive policies during their duties.

- Persons mobilized for training, drills, and civil defense duties as decided by competent authorities receive allowances; when suffering sickness, accidents, death, or reduced working capacity, they receive social insurance benefits, death benefits, funeral expenses; if not participating in compulsory social insurance, they receive state support to compensate for health and life damage as per legal regulations; if having achievements, they receive rewards according to laws on competition and commendation.

- Agencies, organizations, and individuals participating, coordinating, collaborating, supporting the civil defense force having achievements are rewarded; if suffering property damage, they receive compensation; if suffering harm to honor or dignity, they are restored; if suffering injury, health damage, or loss of life, they or their families receive policies and benefits as per legal regulations.

- The Government of Vietnam prescribes details of Article 41 of the Law on Civil Defense 2023.

(Article 41 of the Law on Civil Defense 2023)

>> CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ARTICLE IN VIETNAMESE