At a press conference this afternoon, the Office of the President announced the 2025 amnesty decision issued by the President to mark this national holiday.

According to Can Dinh Tai, Deputy Chief of the Office of the President and Assistant to the President, amnesty is a legal institution that reflects the humanitarian traditions of the nation and the leniency policies of the Party and the State. Under this framework, inmates may be released early in celebration of major national events or under special circumstances.

Amnesty also serves as recognition of inmates’ rehabilitation and good behavior, reflecting the educational efforts of prison authorities and the broader cooperation among families, relevant agencies, and society in implementing criminal justice policies.

Deputy Chief Can Dinh Tai emphasized that the amnesty policy applies without discrimination or restrictions. All inmates, regardless of nationality, who meet the conditions prescribed by law are eligible for consideration.

Over the years, numerous large-scale amnesties have returned tens of thousands of rehabilitated inmates to their communities and families. These efforts have received broad support from the Vietnamese public and praise from the international community, highlighting the strengths of Vietnam’s socialist legal system.

Despite the large number of individuals released, political security and social order have remained stable. Most of those granted amnesty have successfully reintegrated into society and are living law-abiding lives.

The year 2025 marks numerous historic milestones and major celebrations, making it a pivotal year in opening a new era for the country. In this context, the Party and the State decided to carry out two rounds of amnesty. The first was in honor of the 50th anniversary of national reunification. The second, which is currently underway, commemorates the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

This second round of amnesty features broader eligibility and more inclusive conditions compared to previous years, in accordance with the law, allowing more people the opportunity to benefit.

President Luong Cuong signed the decision to establish the Amnesty Advisory Council, led by Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh, with other members including senior officials from relevant agencies.

Tai noted that the amnesty process has been conducted in strict compliance with the law, ensuring fairness, transparency, objectivity, and clarity. All inmates who meet the legal conditions are considered, and no ineligible individuals have been included in the process.

In the first round, 8,055 inmates were granted amnesty. In this second round, the President approved amnesty for 13,915 inmates currently serving sentences and five individuals whose sentences have been temporarily suspended. All met the criteria for the 2025 amnesty.

Tran Thuong