Vietnam finally concludes the death penalty for eight crimes!

Vietnam finally concludes the death penalty for eight crimes!

Peine, Deutschland - Today, on June 25, 2025, Vietnam took a remarkable step towards the reform of his judicial systems. The Vietnamese Minister of Public Security, Luong Tam Quang, announced the abolition of the death penalty for eight specific crimes, including the production and trade in fake medication, drug trafficking and the sabotage of state infrastructures. This decision is considered in response to the changing social and economic conditions in the country. According to the official statement of Quang, the current structure of the death penalty is no longer up to date and must be adapted to the modern circumstances. This reports Dhnet.be .

The reform does not go hand in hand with difficulties. The minister of the judiciary, Nguyen Hai Ninh, explained that in reality the courts often impose life imprisonment for the crimes mentioned instead of death sentences, which questions the relevance of this punishment. A look at the numbers shows that Vietnam sentenced over 150 people to death in 2023, with more than 80 percent of these judgments being pronounced for drug offenses. In addition, at the end of 2024 there were over 1,200 people in the death wing, as a report by Amnesty International reveals.

context on the death penalty in the region

The death penalty is a hotly debated topic in many countries in Southeast Asia. In Indonesia, for example, around 140 people are still sentenced to death, mostly for drug offenses. There, too, the government, under President Joko Widodo, rejected all applications for mercy for drug convicts. According to reports, nine -sentenced drug dealers are to be executed in the near future, including numerous foreigners. This development raises questions about the human rights situation in the region, especially compared to Vietnam, where the reforms could set a hopeful sign. You can find out more on Peinedemort.org

In comparison, the Asian-Pacific area has the highest rate in executions worldwide. According to Amnesty International, there are still numerous executions in countries such as the USA and China. The report shows that the number of new death sentences in the Asian-Pacific area rose by 10 % in 2023. While Malaysia has abolished the mandatory imposition of the death penalty for all crimes, the situation in Vietnam and elsewhere remains tense. In 2023, between 50 and 80 new death sentences occurred in Vietnam, often in connection with drugs and murder, which underlines the need for further reforms. Details can be found on amnesty.at