Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved a revised law that aims to modernize legal education through digital technology and artificial intelligence. The new legislation is designed to help people and businesses access legal information more easily while improving public understanding of the country’s laws.
The revised Vietnam Legal Education Law was passed on Sunday during the 16th National Assembly. A total of 466 deputies voted in favor, representing 93.2 percent of all National Assembly members.
The law introduces new policies that promote digital transformation in legal dissemination and education. It also expands support for vulnerable groups and creates new ways for citizens to learn about legal rights and responsibilities.
The revised law was presented by Minister of Justice Hoang Thanh Tung under authorization from the Prime Minister. He said the Government reviewed and updated the draft after receiving feedback from National Assembly deputies.
According to the minister, the changes were made to improve the legal system while ensuring consistency with the Constitution and other laws. The revised law also reflects a new approach to law-making that focuses on people and businesses.
The Government said the new law moves away from one-way legal communication. Instead, it creates an environment where citizens and businesses can actively search for, study, and understand legal information.
Officials believe this approach will help build a stronger culture of respect for the law. The law also encourages greater interaction between the public and legal institutions through modern technology.
Digital transformation is one of the biggest changes in the revised law. New provisions prioritize the use of digital technology and artificial intelligence in legal education and public legal communication.
The Government added rules that encourage digital tools to improve how legal information is shared. Artificial intelligence can support public access to legal resources and make legal education more efficient.
The law also introduces policies to develop digital skills for people working in legal dissemination and education. This includes improving digital knowledge and building a workforce that can use modern technology in legal services.
Another important change involves the National Legal Portal. The revised law updates the legal framework for the portal and provides a broader definition of its legal status.
Officials said the changes are intended to improve the portal’s practicality and ensure it can support future digital legal services.
The revised law also expands the list of groups that receive priority support in legal education. Several new groups have been added to improve access to legal information.
These groups include people from poor and near-poor households, older adults, and people who have completed prison sentences and are returning to the community.
The Government said these changes aim to ensure legal education reaches people who may face greater barriers when accessing legal information.
Vietnamese citizens living abroad are also included in the revised policy. New provisions create conditions for overseas Vietnamese to learn about Vietnamese laws and legal updates.
The Government said this change follows national guidelines on strengthening engagement with Vietnamese communities living outside the country.
The law also updates rules on policy communication. Officials revised the scope, content, forms, and timing of legal policy communication to avoid overlap with existing legal document procedures.
The Government said clearer communication will improve the quality of law-making and help build public consensus before and after new laws are issued.
The revised legislation also changes the structure of Legal Dissemination and Education Coordination Councils.
Under the new rules, councils will be established at the commune level under a unified system. Members from the national level to the commune level will serve on a part-time basis.
The Government said this approach avoids creating new administrative agencies or additional staffing positions while maintaining coordination across different levels of government.
Funding is another key part of the revised law. The legislation gives priority funding for legal dissemination and education programs that serve specific target groups.
Officials said this ensures resources are directed toward communities that need greater legal support while remaining consistent with the country’s State budget law.
The funding policy also reflects broader national priorities on strengthening legal education through appropriate public resources.
Before the vote, the Government submitted a detailed report explaining how the draft law had been revised after discussions with National Assembly deputies.
The report outlined changes made in response to comments and recommendations during the legislative review process.
The final version of the Vietnam Legal Education Law contains 39 articles. The law is scheduled to take effect at the beginning of March next year.
Officials said the revised law is expected to strengthen legal awareness, improve access to legal information through digital technology, and support more effective law enforcement across Vietnam.
