The Suitability of Community Service as an Administrative Sanction in Vietnam

Abstract

This article analyzes historical factors, Vietnam’s
practical experience, and references to sever countries
that have applied community service as an
administrative sanction, in order to identify theoretical,
legal, and organizational conditions for its
implementation. These provide a scientific basis for
proposing the reintroduction of community service as an
administrative sanction in Vietnam (subject to
acceptance by society and legislators). Based on this
approach, the study develops, synthesizes, and
analyzes positive aspects to support the view that
community service is a suitable administrative sanction
in Vietnam. Rather than making definitive judgments, it
presents certain aspects of its suitability, thereby
contributing to further research and improvement in
legal theory, legislation, and organizational
implementation, with a view to promoting its application
in practice in the future. The article does not, however,
provide an in-depth analysis of the limitations of this
sanction.