Draft Law on belief and religion open for discussions
VGP – The bill covers regulations on the right to belief and religion freedom; rights and obligations of religious followers, of foreigners who reside legally and conduct religious beliefs and practices in Viet Nam.
The draft law also stipulates the responsibilities of State agencies, organizations and individuals in ensuring the right to religious freedom.
All citizens shall have the right to choose to follow their own beliefs or religions and the State shall respect and protect the right to religious freedom.
All religions shall be equal before law, according to the draft version.
No one shall be forced to renounce his/her belief or religion. All acts of religious discrimination shall be banned.
The State shall also prohibit the making corrupt use of the right to belief and religion freedom to incite violence and wars in order to damage peace, independence, and territorial integrity.
The bill is now available on the Government Portal for public consultation./.
By Hai Minh
