National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man delivered the opening speech at the meeting. (Photo: DUY LINH)

On the morning of August 12, at the National Assembly House, speaking at the opening of the August legal session of the National Assembly Standing Committee, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man stated that this was the 5th legal session held since the beginning of the 15th National Assembly term. Accordingly, during the 3 working days, the National Assembly Standing Committee will review and give opinions on the explanation, acceptance and revision of the draft laws that were submitted to the National Assembly for initial comments at the 7th Session. Specifically, the drafts are: Law on Geology and Minerals; Law on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Pharmacy; Law on Trade Unions (amended); Law on Prevention and Combat of Human Trafficking (amended); Law on Notarization (amended); Law on Cultural Heritage (amended); Law on Urban and Rural Planning; Law on Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting and Rescue; Law on Juvenile Justice; Law on Value Added Tax (amended).

Delegates attending the meeting. (Photo: DUY LINH)

"The above draft laws cover many fields and have received much attention from public opinion, such as the draft Law on Trade Unions (amended); have a great impact on people and businesses such as the draft Law on Value Added Tax (amended); are related to many sectors and localities such as the draft Law on Cultural Heritage (amended), the draft Law on Urban and Rural Planning, the draft Law on Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue...", the National Assembly Chairman said. At the 7th Session of the National Assembly, there were more than 200 opinions expressed by delegates and debated in the hall and more than 900 opinions expressed in groups on the above draft laws. These are all responsible and dedicated opinions. After the Session, the drafting agencies and the agencies in charge of the review have studied and absorbed the maximum opinions of the National Assembly delegates. At the same time, proactively organize many surveys, discussions, seminars, and collect opinions from experts and affected subjects to continue perfecting the draft laws. The National Assembly Chairman requested that agencies continue to carefully research and clearly report which issues have been accepted, which issues have not been accepted, and the reasons why; which issues have not yet been agreed upon between the reviewing agency and the drafting agency. "We continue to implement the spirit: even if there is only one different opinion, it will be fully researched and explained so that National Assembly deputies can see the contributions of deputies and the very close acceptance and explanation of the drafting agency and reviewing agency, ensuring the requirements in law making", the National Assembly Chairman emphasized.

View of the meeting. (Photo: DUY LINH)

Regarding the reception and revision of the draft law, the National Assembly Chairman requested that agencies closely follow the viewpoints, objectives, and guiding principles as in the Program submitted to the National Assembly for approval. Along with that, through the survey, discussion, and workshop held recently, it is necessary to draw out issues that need to be added to the draft law, and also closely follow the principles of law-making. "We need to be very receptive, listen to the opinions and recommendations of agencies, individuals, and subjects directly affected by the draft laws, and the issues that people and businesses see as remaining obstacles that need to be resolved to perfect the draft laws to ensure feasibility and meet practical requirements," the National Assembly Chairman stated. Informing that the Politburo has issued Regulation No. 178 dated June 27, 2024 on controlling power, preventing and combating corruption and negativity in law-making, the National Assembly Chairman requested the delegates to clearly express their views and opinions objectively, not avoiding difficult and sensitive issues that are prone to policy exploitation; focusing on clarifying and going straight to important issues where there are different opinions. The National Assembly Chairman also said that in the near future, the National Assembly plans to organize a Law-making Forum to discuss in more depth and detail about legislative work, how to further improve the quality of legislation, promote the role of Party committees at all levels, authorities, sectors, levels, scientists, and professional lawmakers in contributing to the work of law-making.

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