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Vietnam proposes ending death penalty for drug trafficking, sparking regional debate

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Vietnam is proposing to remove drug trafficking from its list of capital crimes, a move that has ignited debate across Southeast Asia. This potential legal reform would limit the death penalty to four offenses: treason, murder, terrorism, and illegal narcotics production. The proposal highlights varying regional approaches to drug offenses and prompts discussions on the role of capital punishment in combating the drug trade. AI

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Vietnam proposes ending death penalty for drug trafficking, sparking regional debate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vincent Tan ·

    Vietnam’s move to end executions for drug trafficking sparks debate in region

    Vietnam is seeking to end executions for drug trafficking under a draft revision to its Penal Code, a notable shift in a country with one of Southeast Asia’s toughest anti-drug regimes. The proposal, presented to lawmakers last week, would remove trafficking from Vietnam’s list o…

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