A host of important laws come into effect on January 1, 2025.
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Road Traffic Order and Safety Law
The Road Traffic Order and Safety Law is designed to provide a legal framework for ensuring road traffic order and safety, protecting the lives and health of road users, and building a disciplined, orderly, and safe society. It contributes to better protection of human rights and civil liberties as stipulated in the 2013 Constitution and Vietnam’s commitments under international treaties.
The law comprises 9 chapters and 89 articles, detailing specific provisions on principles of road traffic order and safety, state policies, propaganda and education on road traffic laws, prohibited acts, etc.
Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Auction of Assets
The Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Auction of Assets consists of 3 articles, amending and supplementing 43 articles, adding 2 new articles, and repealing 2 articles and several points and clauses of the 2016 Law on Auction of Assets.
It introduces changes regarding auctionable assets, additional prohibited cases, auctioneer qualifications and training, new cases of unsuccessful auctions, and regulations on deposits and their handling.
Capital Law
The Capital Law aims to further improve the legal framework, establish special and superior mechanisms, and address challenges and shortcomings in implementing the previous Capital Law. The goal is to build and develop the capital into a smart, modern, green, clean, and beautiful city with a strong focus on security and safety, rapid and sustainable development, and a driving force for the growth of the Red River Delta, the Northern Key Economic Region, and the entire country.
The 2024 Capital Law consists of 7 chapters and 54 articles, outlining the position and role of the capital, as well as policies and responsibilities for its development, management, and protection.
Law on Organization of People’s Courts
The Law on Organization of People’s Courts aims to further improve the court system, enhance the quality, efficiency, and credibility of the People’s Courts, and build a professional, modern, fair, and upright judiciary that serves the nation and its people. It ensures the protection of justice, human rights, civil liberties, the socialist regime, and the legitimate rights and interests of organizations and individuals.
The law consists of 9 chapters and 152 articles, a reduction of 2 chapters but an increase of 54 articles compared to the previous law. It amends and supplements 101 articles, adds 48 new ones, and retains 3. Notable changes include the position and role of the People’s Courts, their tasks and powers, organizational innovations, and trial procedures.
Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Bodyguard
In response to new security challenges and the practical demands of bodyguard work, it was necessary to amend and supplement the Law on Bodyguard. The amended law adds new subjects of protection in line with Party regulations and practical needs, distinguishes between bodyguard regimes and measures for easier application, incorporates some measures already implemented by the bodyguard force to enhance effectiveness, and expands the tasks, powers, and conditions for ensuring the successful execution of bodyguard work.
Law on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives, and Supporting Tools
The Law on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives, and Supporting Tools consists of 8 chapters and 75 articles. It details principles, prohibited acts, responsibilities of leaders of agencies, organizations, and enterprises equipped with weapons, conditions and responsibilities of individuals using weapons, management and storage of weapons, research and manufacturing of weapons, trading and licensing procedures, principles of using military weapons, and cases of firing military weapons when performing independent tasks to ensure security and order.
Law on Management and Protection of National Defense Works and Military Zones
The Law on Management and Protection of National Defense Works and Military Zones consists of 6 chapters and 34 articles. It outlines principles, state policies, classification and grouping of national defense works and military zones, management of dual-use works, and prohibited acts in the management and protection of national defense works and military zones.
Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Laws on Securities, Accounting, Independent Audit, State Budget, Tax Administration, State Asset Management, National Reserves, and Handling of Administrative Violations
This law consists of 11 articles, amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Laws on Securities, Accounting, Independent Audit, State Budget, Tax Administration, Personal Income Tax, State Asset Management, National Reserves, and Handling of Administrative Violations.
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The Laws Effective from January 1, 2025
The Laws on Order and Road Traffic Safety 2024, the Amended Law on Guarding 2024, the Law on Roads 2024, the Amended Law on Auction of Assets 2024, and the Capital Law 2024 are set to come into force on January 1, 2025.
8 Instances of Violations in Construction and Fire Safety that Will Result in Power and Water Disconnection in Hanoi
Unauthorized construction work, land use, and fire safety violations will result in a mandatory cessation of operations. Non-compliance will lead to a disconnection of utility services, including electricity and water, for the offending entity or individual.
Two adjacent towns near Ho Chi Minh City will be considered for upgrading to a city at the upcoming session of the National Assembly.
The 31st Session of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly is expected to take place over a span of 3.5 days, from March 14th to March 19th, 2024.
