Title: Comparison of provisions on detention for children in international law and Vietnamese law from Ho Chi Minh City practice and some recommendations

Authors: Thuyen Duy Trinh; Anh Thi Nguyen

Addresses: College of Economics Law and Government, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ' College of Economics Law and Government, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Abstract: The alignment between investigation durations and detention measures is a central theme in the Criminal Procedure Code 2015, particularly concerning individuals under the age of 18. The current Code presents inconsistencies, with detention periods for under-18s restricted to two-thirds of the adult duration but a lack of equivalent adjustments in investigation timeframes. This paper underscores the necessity for congruent durations to ensure legal coherence and safeguard the rights of this younger age group. Drawing on the principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, it advocates for harmonised durations to reduce potential rights violations and emphasises the need for subsequent research to assess the practicalities of such changes. The ultimate objective is to promote an efficient legal framework centred on the best interests and rights of the child.

Keywords: detention; children's rights; CRC; juveniles.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPLAP.2025.149440

International Journal of Public Law and Policy, 2025 Vol.11 No.4, pp.443 - 463

Received: 05 Jan 2024
Accepted: 19 Feb 2024
Published online: 31 Oct 2025 *

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