Illustrative photo (Source: baoxaydung)Hanoi (VNA) – Opinions on the revised draftLaw on Denunciation were collectedat a consultation conference held by the Vietnam Lawyers' Association (VLA)and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in Hanoi on April 20.
Chairman of the VLA Nguyen Van Quyen underlined the importance of Law on Denunciation, whichcame into effect in July 2012, saying that it contributes to improving the effectiveness of denunciation settlement.
However, he noted that there are limitations related to the authorityand order of solving denunciations and theenforcement of conclusions on denunciations.
Attentionhas not yet been paid to protecting denouncers in recent times, while policiesto ensure safety for them remain ineffective, Quyen added.
He said the conference is hoped to gather opinions of prestigious lawyers, thusbuilding mechanisms to protect denouncers as well as layinga foundation for building the Law onDenunciation (revised) to submit to the National Assemblyfor approval.
Accordingto Michael Trueblood from USAIDS, all citizens have rights to denounce violationsof State agencies. He said the Law on Denunciation (revised) will not only remove legal barriersbut also increase transparency of the process of settling denunciations and betterprotect denouncers.
Participantsat the conference focused their discussions on regulations on rights of denouncersand those to protect them.
Theysaid the revised law should have more specific regulations on the principle todefine the authority to settle denunciations, and the responsibility of Stateagencies in applying measures to protect denouncers and their privacy.-VNA
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