Vietnam's Retreat from State Sanctioned Death Vietnam's proposed revision to its criminal code, which would abolish the death penalty for six offenses, marks a significant shift in the country's stance on capital punishment.
On the surface, this move appears to be a step towards modernizing Vietnam's judicial system and aligning with international human rights standards.
The proposal follows recent amendments that removed the death penalty for eight offenses, including embezzlement and activities aimed at overthrowing the government.