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Vietnam: Victims of domestic violence shall be provided with temporary domicile

Tuyết Hoan

08:30, 02/02/2016

The Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control 2007 of Vietnam was promulgated on November 21, 2007. This Law consists of 6 chapters and 46 articles, of which a notable content is the regulation on rights and obligations of domestic violence victims.

Specifically, according to Article 5 of the Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control 2007 of Vietnam, victims of domestic violence shall have the following rights:

One, to request the authorized institutions, organizations and individuals to protect their lives, dignity and other rights and legitimate benefits.

Two, to request the authorized institutions and individuals to apply measures to prevent, protect and forbid contact as stipulated by this Law.

Three, to be provided with medical services as well as psychological and legal advice.

Four, to be provided with temporary domicile which shall be kept confidential as well as with other information that is regulated by this Law.

Five, other rights stipulated by laws.

In addition to having these rights, victims shall also be obliged to provide information relating to domestic violence to the authorized individuals, institutions and organizations when required.

View more at: The Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control 2007 of Vietnam takes effect from July 01, 2008.

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