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The National Assembly of Vietnam begins deliberations on a government proposal to end the death penalty for

Capital punishment in Vietnam — The National Assembly of Vietnam begins deliberations on a government proposal to end the death penalty for some offences, including drug trafficking and some national security cri

Published May 27, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Capital punishment in Vietnam.

The National Assembly of Vietnam begins deliberations on a government proposal to end the death penalty for some offences, including drug trafficking and some national security crimes, replacing them with life in prison without parole. [https://vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/1718453/national-assembly-debates-proposal-to-end-death-penalty-for-transport-of-illegal-drugs.html (Vietnam News)]

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