President chairs first meeting of Central Committee for Judicial Reform
(VOVWORLD) -President Luong Cuong on Monday chaired a meeting of the Central Steering Committee for Judicial Reform, which focused on reviewing the progress of judicial reforms, outlining priorities for this year, and discussing the 2025 work program and internal operational regulations.
 President Luong Cuong chairs the Central Steering Committee for Judicial Reform's first meeting of 2025. Photo: Lam Khanh/VNA |
At the meeting, the first held this year, participants also gave opinions on legal frameworks related to the death penalty and its enforcement.
President Cuong emphasized that 2025 will see important national events, including the 80th founding anniversary of the nation and the 50th anniversary of national reunification. He underscored the importance of aligning judicial policies with humanitarian goals, such as amnesty and pardons.
The President agreed with proposed solutions to improve the legal framework and enhance the efficiency of the application of laws related to the death penalty. He also urged the Supreme People's Procuracy to incorporate the feedback from the committee and relevant agencies, focusing on promptly refining the proposals to address bottlenecks and resolve issues that no longer align with current realities.