Over 15,000 inmates to be pardoned on National Day

VGP - As many as 15,446 prisoners will be freed on the ocasion of National Day following the President's amnesty, the President's Office said at a press conference in Ha Noi on August 29.

August 29, 2013 1:03 PM GMT+7

The press briefing about the President's amnesty decision, Ha Noi, August 29, 2013 - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The 2013 amnesty once again shows the leniency policy of the Party, State, and the traditional humanity of Viet Nam for the prisoners who have actually shown repentance.

Standing Vice Chairman of the President's Office Giang Son said the amnesty consideration and approval process has been implemented in a tight, accurate, open and fair manner, ensuring democracy.

The amnesty doesn't discriminate or restrict to any offender whether they are Vietnamese or who have foreign citizenship. Anyone eligible in accordance with the regulation may get the amnesty.

By Ngoc Van