Vietnam's National Assembly has unanimously passed a significant amendment to the Criminal Code, eliminating the death penalty for eight different serious offenses such as embezzlement, espionage, and attempts to overthrow the government. Now, these crimes will result in life imprisonment instead. This change will take effect next month, impacting individuals previously on death row who haven't been executed. The amendment does retain capital punishment for ten other serious crimes, highlighting ongoing debates about drug offenses and public safety among lawmakers.
Vietnam has abolished the death penalty for eight serious crimes, including embezzlement and espionage, replacing it with life imprisonment for future offenses.
Starting next month, offenders may face life imprisonment instead of the death penalty for crimes like producing counterfeit medications and attempting to overthrow the government.
The decision was unanimous within the National Assembly, reflecting a significant change in Vietnam's criminal justice policy regarding capital punishment.
Though the death penalty remains for serious offenses like murder and treason, the removal raises concerns over public safety among some lawmakers.
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