Hanoi: Over 8,000 prisoners are set to receive amnesty this year as part of a decision signed by the State President on April 29. The decision includes granting amnesty to a total of 8,055 prisoners, along with another individual whose jail term will be temporarily suspended in 2025. This decision is scheduled to take effect from May 1. The announcement was made by Pham Thanh Ha, Vice Chairman of the Presidential Office, during a press conference held in the afternoon of the same day.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the issuance of this amnesty decision is a significant development and aligns with the State President’s authority to grant pardons. The move will affect thousands of prisoners who were previously serving sentences, providing them with an opportunity for reintegration into society. This decision reflects the nation’s policies on rehabilitation and reintegration for those who have served their time.

The announcement has been closely followed by various stakeholders, including the families of the prisoners who are expected to benefit from this decision. The amnesty also underscores the legal and administrative processes involved in such significant national decisions, emphasizing the role of the Presidential Office in coordinating and implementing these measures.