Viet Nam grants early release to 22,086 inmates in 2025

The decision reflects the country's long-standing amnesty tradition aimed at encouraging rehabilitation and supporting the reintegration of eligible offenders into society.

Speaking at a meeting on the amnesty work in 2025, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh emphasized that the policy embodies the Party's and State's consistent commitment to leniency and humanitarian values. "Amnesty is a major policy that reflects the cultural tradition and compassionate spirit of the Vietnamese nation," he said. "It demonstrates both the strictness of the law and the State's profound compassion toward offenders who show remorse, make genuine efforts to reform themselves, and strive to become productive citizens."

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that Viet Nam's amnesty policy has been implemented regularly and effectively for many years. Each round of pardons not only upholds human dignity but also contributes to social harmony, especially during significant national occasions. According to Nguyen, this year's amnesty continued to create positive sentiment across society and reinforce public trust in the Party's leadership and the State's criminal justice and rehabilitation efforts.

He praised the close coordination among ministries, localities, security forces, and judicial bodies in preparing and implementing the 2025 amnesty. He highlighted the important role played by police units in managing inmate education, training, and rehabilitation while ensuring transparency, objectivity, and compliance with legal procedures during the selection process.

The amnesty also helps ease overcrowding pressures at detention facilities, allowing authorities to focus more resources on rehabilitation programs for remaining inmates. 

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the successful implementation of this year's amnesty reaffirms Viet Nam's commitment to international human rights principles, including the rights of detainees and the promotion of humane treatment. Foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations have observed several amnesty rounds, recognizing the country's consistent approach to prisoner rehabilitation and social reintegration.

The Government has affirmed that the amnesty policy will continue in the coming years, with ongoing improvements to inmate management and reintegration support. Authorities are also reviewing legal frameworks to ensure greater efficiency in evaluating amnesty applications, enhance transparency, and strengthen post-release monitoring./.