CRIMINAL SENTENCING POLICY FOR JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN VIETNAM: DEVELOPMENT ORIENTATION AND PRIMARY RECOMMENDATIONS

In recent years, juvenile delinquency in Vietnam has shown an upward trend in both number and severity. This is a vulnerable and disadvantaged group that requires special protection in legal relations. Therefore, the State needs to adopt criminal handling policies that are effective while still ensuring the lawful rights and interests of these children. To meet this requirement, criminal law has been amended and supplemented with provisions relating to offenders under 16 years old, with many points better aligned with practical realities. This article analyzes the current regulations, clarifies the criminal policy for juvenile offenders, and proposes priority solutions for the implementation of this policy in Vietnam.