Tạp chí Khoa học Kiểm sát

Offence determination in relation to crimes in the field of information technology and telecommunications networks

TS. Nguyễn Văn Khoát — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:24:05 +0700

The article addresses theoretical issues on criminalization for crimes in the field of information technology and telecommunications networks, and focuses on analyzing the criminalization for some specific crimes in this field as prescribed in Section 2, Chapter XXI of the 2015 Penal Code, amended and supplemented in 2017.

Development trends of plea bargaining in criminal procedure

TS. Hoàng Anh Tuyên, Nguyễn Khắc Minh Tâm — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:28:32 +0700

Plea bargaining plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system. This article examines the regulation of plea bargaining across several nations, evaluates its advantages and limitations, and identifies global trends in its development and improvement to enhance its effectiveness in criminal procedure.

Some issues of improving regulations on power-related crimes in the 2015 Penal Code

PGS.TS. Bùi Thị Hạnh — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:32:28 +0700

The regulations of the Vietnamese Penal Code regarding power-related crimes have been significantly improved, creating a solid legal basis for the fight against corruption. However, to strengthen the fight against power-related crimes and comply with international standards, regulations on this group of crimes need to be further studied and improved. This article analyses existing problems and shortcomings and proposes perspectives and solutions to strengthen Vietnamese criminal law on power-related crimes further, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of combating this type of crime in practice.

Some orientations for innovation in the organization and operation of the People's Procuracy in the new development period

TS. Nguyễn Xuân Hưởng — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:35:53 +0700

This article analyzes the jurisprudential foundations and the role of the People’s Procuracy within the socialist state apparatus through the lens of Leninist theory. It traces the ideological evolution of the Party’s policies and the subsequent development of legal frameworks governing the status and functions of the Procuracy. Furthermore, the study evaluates the practical organization and contemporary operations of the People’s Procuracy to identify current institutional dynamics. Building on this assessment, the article proposes strategic orientations for reforming the Procuracy’s organizational structure and operational efficacy. These recommendations aim to align the institution with the requirements for constructing and perfecting the Socialist Rule-of-Law State of Vietnam in the current era of national development.

Basic theoretical issues on institutions

GS.TS. Võ Khánh Vinh — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:39:09 +0700

The concept of the “institution” has emerged as a focal point of societal discourse, carrying profound theoretical and practical weight across all sectors of society. This is particularly salient in the current climate, where institutional reform is recognized as a strategic catalyst for national development. This article examines the foundational theoretical underpinnings of institutions, tracing the evolution of institutional theory and analyzing its core concepts, characteristics, functions, and classifications. Furthermore, it evaluates the pivotal role of institutions in advancing social progress and offers policy recommendations for institutional refinement to facilitate national development in the modern era.

The model of Vietnamese Penal Code in line with the direction of extending sources of criminal law

GS.TS. Nguyễn Ngọc Hòa — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Drawing on an overview of the expansion of criminal law sources in Vietnam, this article examines the impact on the Penal Code and other criminal legislation. It further recommends reforms to the existing Penal Code to develop a legal model consistent with this broader approach to legal sources.

Universal values of humanity from the perspectives of the United Nations and other international organizations

GS.TS. Vũ Công Giao, TS. Nguyễn Thị Lộc — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:49:56 +0700

This paper explores the universal values of humanity as articulated by prominent international organisations such as the United Nations (UN), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), World Health Organisation (WHO), International Labour Organisation (ILO), Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)... Although each organisation adopts an approach aligned with its respective mandate and operational domain, all collectively contribute to the diffusion and implementation of universal values through legal instruments, education, development policies, and international cooperation. The paper also highlights the significance of these values for nation-states and humanity at large, particularly in the context of globalisation and increasingly complex transnational challenges. Overall, the article offers a comprehensive and comparative perspective on the universal values of humanity as articulated by various international organisations, thereby elucidates both the convergences and divergences in their approaches, an aspect that has received little attention in previous studies conducted in Vietnam.

The impact principles of criminal law

PGS.TS. Hồ Sỹ Sơn, TS. Hoàng Minh Thành — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:54:19 +0700

From the theoretical and practical perspective of regulating and protecting social relations of criminal law, the article analyzes and comments on the principles of impact of criminal law, thereby highlighting the necessity of prescribing the principles of impact of criminal law in Vietnamese Penal Code.

Development trends of law on cybercrimes in Vietnam’s new development stage

PGS.TS. Trần Hữu Tráng — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:59:40 +0700

The article analyses the development trends of international criminal law on cybercrimes, comparing the 2001 Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and the 2024 United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, and analyses the development trends of Vietnamese criminal law on cybercrimes. From there, it recommends directions for perfecting the provisions on cybercrimes in Vietnamese criminal law to ensure compatibility with international law and meet the requirements of crime prevention and control in the country's new development stage.

The role of the Russian Prosecution Service in preventing corruption in the private sector

TS. Plokhov Sergey Vladimirovich — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:05:34 +0700

This article analyzes the legal and institutional foundations governing anticorruption measures within the private sector of the Russian Federation. It examines the scope of Article 13.3 of the Federal Law 'On Combating Corruption,' which mandates that all organizations, regardless of legal form, implement comprehensive internal anti-corruption compliance programs. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of prosecutorial oversight in ensuring corporate adherence to these statutory requirements. The study demonstrates that systematic prosecutorial inspections are critical in identifying systemic deficiencies in internal compliance mechanisms and incentivizing firms to develop tailored anti-corruption policies that reflect their specific operational risk profiles. Furthermore, by reviewing common compliance failures among legal entities, the article concludes that fostering a culture of legal awareness among corporate leadership is a strategic imperative for mitigating liability risks and enhancing overall corporate governance.