Vietnam Strengthens Anti-Corruption Measures in Civil Judgment Enforcement

The Ministry of Justice is intensifying efforts to prevent and combat corruption and wrongdoing in civil judgment enforcement. This initiative, launched over three years ago under Program No. 87-CTr/BCSĐ of the Party Committee of the Ministry of Justice, focuses on integrating prevention with inspection, supervision, and control of power. Full adherence to and synchronized implementation of regulations In line with the Party''s guidelines and State laws, the Department of Civil Judgment Enforcement and local civil judgment enforcement agencies have focused on preventing corruption, waste, and misconduct throughout the system. These issues are integrated into Party cell meetings and annual training programs for enforcement officers, auditors, and clerks. The Department has also issued a handbook on civil and administrative judgment enforcement to guide the implementation of Directive No. 132-QĐ/TW across the entire system. Annually, the Department and local agencies develop and implement anti-corruption plans, requiring 100% of civil servants and employees to sign commitments to comply with relevant regulations. Furthermore, a project is underway to enhance the quality of civil judgment enforcement officials by 2030, aiming to build a sufficient, high-quality, clean, and strong workforce capable of meeting operational demands and contributing to corruption prevention. Strengthening inspection, self-inspection, and internal control To improve the quality and effectiveness of civil judgment enforcement, the Department of Civil Judgment Enforcement is enhancing its role in advising the Ministry of Justice leadership to work directly with local agencies. Regular direct and online meetings are held to monitor progress, provide professional guidance, and resolve difficulties, especially in asset handling for corruption and economic crime cases. Local agencies consistently hold review meetings, inspect, and urge progress in case resolution, with a focus on areas prone to violations such as financial management, revenue and expenditure, appraisal fees, asset auctions, enforcement costs, and deposits. Inspection and self-inspection are considered key measures for preventing, detecting, and addressing violations, enabling timely corrections, tightening administrative discipline, and enhancing officials' responsibility. Attention is also given to handling citizen petitions and complaints. The resolution of complex, contentious, and long-standing cases contributes to minimizing hotspots and improving the quality of judgment enforcement. Promoting digital transformation and enhancing transparency Operating under a new organizational model, the Department of Civil Judgment Enforcement continues to streamline its structure and enhance the quality of its staff through training programs, including digital platforms for civil judgment enforcement, personnel, accounting, inspection, and handling citizen complaints. The leadership and management methods are shifting from traditional approaches to digital governance based on real-time data. The Civil Judgment Enforcement Digital Platform and the Intelligent Operations and Monitoring Center (IOC) have largely completed their features for management, direction, enforcement organization, and complaint resolution. The application of technology allows management agencies to proactively monitor the situation, identify challenges early, and provide timely guidance and inspection, thereby reducing passive responses, minimizing manual processes, and increasing transparency in enforcement activities. Cooperation between civil judgment enforcement agencies and relevant ministries, sectors, and local authorities in resolving large, complex, and protracted cases is also being strengthened. Mr. Nguyen Thang Loi, Director of the Department of Civil Judgment Enforcement, stated that the single-tier enforcement agency model, eliminating intermediate levels, has streamlined local enforcement bodies, centralized management, and restructured human resources, focusing on enforcement officers, auditors, and clerks. Regional enforcement divisions primarily handle professional tasks and execution. This has significantly improved directive efficiency, shortened processing times, and unified and transparent control activities, addressing previous limitations and preventing misconduct. Alongside organizational reforms, the entire civil judgment enforcement system is accelerating digital transformation, implementing IT solutions such as electronic receipts, decision support software, integrated document processing, VNeID notifications, and increased use of digital signatures. These measures not only enhance management and enforcement efficiency but also reduce manual operations, minimize errors, and lessen the burden on citizens and businesses.