Do not legalize economic relations, commit to protect legitimate businesses

Lục Giang |

Resolution 66 establishes the principle of not legalizing economic, administrative and civil relations. This is an important step, helping to strengthen trust and protect business rights, creating a stable legal environment.

Strong changes in legislative thinking

Resolution 66-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on April 30, 2025 clearly defines the orientation of comprehensive innovation in law making and enforcement in the new era.

One of the notable highlights is the requirement not to "critionalize" economic, administrative and civil relations; not to use administrative measures to intervene and resolve civil-economic disputes. This is considered a strong shift in legislative thinking, contributing to creating a safe and stable legal environment for investment and production and business activities.

Dr. Nguyen Dinh Cung - former Director of the Central Institute for Economic Management - emphasized: "The bigger the enterprise, the more multi -sector, the higher the ability to collide with the law. That is why many business people are afraid of big, do not dare to expand the scale despite their capacity, because of the big legal risk."

In fact, the policy of not legalizing civil and economic relations has been raised 20 years ago and repeated many times in recent resolutions. But this time, Resolution 66 is very clear and specific. The Resolution clearly stipulates the principles for handling violations in civil and economic relations: Prioritize the application of civil, economic and administrative laws before criminal consideration. Enterprises and entrepreneurs are allowed to proactively overcome the consequences and damages - that is the important thing. If there are violations, the consequences must be remedied first, not criminal proceedings first" - Dr. Nguyen Dinh Cung acknowledged.

Clear separation between personal violations and legal liability

Dr. Nguyen Dinh Cung also analyzed a noteworthy point, which is the clear distinction of responsibilities between related enterprises and individuals.

"If the violation is committed by an individual - director, accountant - that individual will be handled, not the entire enterprise will be dragged in. The freezing of business assets, considering the entire factory and production line as evidence, would not be the equivalent of defeating an entire organization, causing much greater damage to the economy. If the spirit of this resolution is seriously implemented, I believe that it will create great peace of mind for businesses and investors. We must create a safe and reliable legal environment so that those who are capable and aspirational can work with peace of mind, not having to live in constant fear of criminal risks" - Mr. Cung said.

Creating a stable psychology for businesses and people

Speaking to Lao Dong Newspaper reporter, lawyer Bui Thi Mai - Dragon Law Firm LLC, Hanoi Bar Association - said that in practice, she has encountered many cases that were expected to be just civil relations, but the prosecution agencies still prosecuted her.

"There are cases that are just civil disputes, but the police or prosecutors still determine that there are signs of criminality and conduct the prosecution normally" - she informed.

According to the lawyer, the principle of non -criminalization of the actual civil relationship has been inherited in the principle of innocent speculation of the Criminal Code. Resolution 66 is a concretization step, creating a premise for the proceedings to investigate and evaluate the nature of cases, especially in the field of economy. This is considered a "guideline" for the legislative to build legal mechanisms later.

She emphasized: When considering a case, it is necessary to fully assess the factors to determine the true nature of civil relations or whether there are signs of criminality. This Resolution will create a stable mentality for businesses and people when participating in business activities, but the application also needs to be cautious to avoid taking advantage of circumventing the law".

Regarding the responsibility handling regulations, she said that the new resolution has made progress when clearly defining the responsibility of individuals and businesses.

If the violation comes from an individual, only that individual will be prosecuted. In reality, it is very rare for business accounts to be blocked due to individual violations, because most of the violations are for personal purposes.

The lawyer affirmed: "The law has long distinguished clearly between legal entities and individuals. The Law on Enterprises and the Civil Code have established that. Now the resolution has been concretized in writing, clarifying the independent role of legal entities so as not to arbitrarily assign responsibility to businesses when individuals violate.

"Very new, very absorbed" viewpoints

Speaking about Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW, Minister of Justice Nguyen Hai Ninh affirmed that the resolution has stipulated many breakthrough mechanisms. The guiding viewpoints are "very new, very absorbed".

Citing the viewpoint that law-making must closely follow reality, "standing on the practical land of Vietnam", Minister Nguyen Hai Ninh emphasized that no matter how good the law is, it must be measured effectively and practical problems must be solved. Or making institutions and laws a competitive advantage, according to the minister, this is not only to remove bottlenecks and eliminate local benefits, but also to make institutions and laws a superior mechanism and policy. When promulgated, the law must become a solid foundation for the country to develop.

According to Dr. Tran Van Khai - Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Science, Technology and Environment, Resolution No. 66 -NQ/TW shows outstanding strategic vision. The spirit of strong and resolute reform "say no" with all the bottlenecks in the institution will be the driving force for the whole Party and the entire people to unanimously fulfill the aspirations of the nation. Legal innovation is an indispensable and indispensable path, to bring Vietnam successfully and prosper in the new era.

Regarding implementation, National Assembly Delegate Nguyen Thi Ngoc Xuan - Deputy Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Binh Duong Province - affirmed that the resolution has clearly and fully stated the tasks, solutions as well as specific tasks and responsibilities so that the entire political system from the central to local levels can unify viewpoints, contents and implementation methods, towards institutional breakthroughs, meeting the requirements of national development.

Lục Giang
TIN LIÊN QUAN

Resolution 68 - clearly demonstrates the spirit of not institutionalizing economic relations

|

Resolution 68-NQ/TW marks an important step forward in the Party's approach to criminal handling in the economic field. The core spirit of Resolution 68 demonstrates the balance between the requirement to protect the law and promote a healthy and transparent business environment, creating conditions for sustainable development for businesses in our country.

Not legalizing other profitable economic relations, making peace with violations

|

Resolution 68-NQ/TW recently issued by the Politburo has marked an important step forward in institutional awareness and thinking, when for the first time it issued a clear and systematic message: Do not legalize economic and civil relations.

Private economic development, not criminalization of economic relations

|

The Prime Minister emphasized the development of science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, private economic development, not criminalization of economic and civil relations.

The career of Vietnamese actors owning National Treasures before retiring

|

Vietnamese actors own National Treasures with a huge film fortune.

Continue to reorganize and organize mass associations assigned by the Party and the State

|

The Party Committee of the Fatherland Front and Central organizations lead and direct the continued arrangement and reorganization of mass associations assigned by the Party and the State.

Russia escalates airstrikes, Mr. Zelensky and Mr. Trump phone calls

|

Ukrainian President Zelensky said he had held a phone call with US President Trump to discuss strengthening Kiev's air defense capabilities.

President attends Diogo Jota memorial service, thousands of people mourn

|

The Portuguese President and thousands of people were present in Gondomar to bid farewell to Diogo Jota - the football star who just passed away after a tragic accident.

Resolution 68 - clearly demonstrates the spirit of not institutionalizing economic relations

Minh Bằng |

Resolution 68-NQ/TW marks an important step forward in the Party's approach to criminal handling in the economic field. The core spirit of Resolution 68 demonstrates the balance between the requirement to protect the law and promote a healthy and transparent business environment, creating conditions for sustainable development for businesses in our country.

Not legalizing other profitable economic relations, making peace with violations

Hoàng Văn Minh |

Resolution 68-NQ/TW recently issued by the Politburo has marked an important step forward in institutional awareness and thinking, when for the first time it issued a clear and systematic message: Do not legalize economic and civil relations.

Private economic development, not criminalization of economic relations

PHẠM ĐÔNG |

The Prime Minister emphasized the development of science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, private economic development, not criminalization of economic and civil relations.