Vietnam's Proposed Legal Amendment: Lawyers Face Duty to Report Clients
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Vietnam's Proposed Legal Amendment: Lawyers Face Duty to Report Clients

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security has proposed an amendment to the Criminal Procedure Code requiring lawyers to report their clients' crimes. Legal experts warn this will erode attorney-client privilege, effectively turning lawyers into state informants and undermining the right to a fair defense.

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