Classification of Legal Documents in Vietnam
According to Vietnamese law, legal documents are categorized by issuing authority and legal hierarchy:
1. National Assembly
Documents: Constitution, Laws, and Codes.
(Highest legal authority in the jurisdiction)
2. Government
Documents: Decrees.
(Guiding the implementation of Laws)
3. Ministries
Documents: Circulars.
(Detailing specific implementation within sectors)
Note: Each document type has specific legal force and scope of application. Understanding this hierarchy is crucial for legal compliance.
Visual hierarchy of legal documents in Vietnam
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