This is not only a necessary adjustment in the law, but more deeply, a change in the way of development management: From a supervisory management approach to accompanying and creating.
Because in an increasingly complex and risky business environment, what businesses need is not only preferential policies, but more importantly, protection from unnecessary legal pressures, to feel secure in development.
In fact, many businesses have faced legal risks just because of small administrative and technical violations, leading to the application of criminal sanctions or inappropriate handling.
Those cases, whether few or many, leave consequences: Loss of confidence, investment delays, and even disruption of development opportunities. When the law does not distinguish between guilt and crime, between correctable errors and criminal behavior, not only businesses suffer, but also the national investment environment is affected.
Therefore, the viewpoint in Resolution 68 - that: "In cases where criminal proceedings are possible or not, resolutely do not apply criminals", is a viewpoint of open play.
Along with that are a series of important orientations such as: Prioritizing civil, economic and administrative measures first; ensuring the principle of presumption of innocence; not contesting unfavorable cases; clearly defining the responsibilities of legal entities and individuals...
All aim at a stable, friendly legal environment and encouraging creativity.
The good news is that this resolution does not stop at the message, but also comes with very specific instructions on the amendment of laws, policies and treatment methods. This is a step out of the recommended framework, entering the institutional stage, which the business community has long been long.
However, for that spirit to spread into practice, implementation at the local and sectoral levels plays a decisive role. Many cases in the past show that, although the policy is very correct, if the enforcement officers still "maintain safe working methods", "push up difficulties", or abuse power, businesses will still be the disadvantaged side.
Not institutionalizing economic relations does not mean easy to make a profit or negotiate with violations. That is to create a clear, fair and reasonable legal corridor, so that administrative errors are not inflated into criminal violations and businesses have the opportunity to overcome, correct mistakes, and continue to contribute to the economy.
Resolution 68 has brought people and business community beliefs and excitement. And that belief is the source of "capital", not in the balance sheet, but has the power to make the sustainability of the investment environment, the heart of the people and the desire to develop the country.
