Police stop citizens with motorbike for administrative checking
by Vu Quoc Ngu, Feb 19, 2016
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has empowered its traffic police to expropriate properties of citizens, including their vehicles and communication devices, despite strong public objection, state media has reported.
According to the ministry’s circular which became effective on Feb 15, traffic police can seize properties, including vehicles and cell phones of travellers. However, they need approval from the minister of public security or the chairman of the provincial executive body People’s Committee.
The regulation has triggered widespread concerns on police power abuse given the fact that traffic police are among most corrupt groups in the communist nation.
Mr. Le Van Cuong, member of the country’s legislative body National Assembly, said the ministry needs to build specific regulations for the implementation of its Circular 01 to avoid police abuse.
The ministry should rethink in a bid to ensure the right of citizens for their property which is enshrined in the country’s Constitution 2013, Mr. Cuong noted, adding that the Constitution is the highest legal document for the country and other legal documents must comply with it.
Last month, the ministry also issued a circular requesting drivers to purchase fire distinguishes for their vehicles. The regulation met strong protest of car owners while experts said fire distinguishes may cause harm to cars since they easily detonate at high temperature.
Vietnam is a police nation, said political observers, adding many police generals have been appointed to leading posts of the ruling party and state agencies.
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February 19, 2016
Vietnam Traffic Police Allowed to Seize Properties despite Strong Public Protest
by Nhan Quyen • [Human Rights]
Police stop citizens with motorbike for administrative checking
by Vu Quoc Ngu, Feb 19, 2016
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has empowered its traffic police to expropriate properties of citizens, including their vehicles and communication devices, despite strong public objection, state media has reported.
According to the ministry’s circular which became effective on Feb 15, traffic police can seize properties, including vehicles and cell phones of travellers. However, they need approval from the minister of public security or the chairman of the provincial executive body People’s Committee.
The regulation has triggered widespread concerns on police power abuse given the fact that traffic police are among most corrupt groups in the communist nation.
Mr. Le Van Cuong, member of the country’s legislative body National Assembly, said the ministry needs to build specific regulations for the implementation of its Circular 01 to avoid police abuse.
The ministry should rethink in a bid to ensure the right of citizens for their property which is enshrined in the country’s Constitution 2013, Mr. Cuong noted, adding that the Constitution is the highest legal document for the country and other legal documents must comply with it.
Last month, the ministry also issued a circular requesting drivers to purchase fire distinguishes for their vehicles. The regulation met strong protest of car owners while experts said fire distinguishes may cause harm to cars since they easily detonate at high temperature.
Vietnam is a police nation, said political observers, adding many police generals have been appointed to leading posts of the ruling party and state agencies.