On the afternoon of 10/12, the National Assembly passed an amendment to the Law on Execution of Criminal Judgments, allowing inmates to voluntarily donate tissues and organs to relatives if they meet the stipulated conditions. This provision applies to those convicted of less serious or serious crimes who are first-time offenders, with less than three years remaining on their sentence. Donors must be healthy enough to undergo the procedure and continue their sentence, while also covering all related costs for the donation and their own healthcare.

The law mandates the Government to detail the procedures for inmates wishing to donate tissues or organs.

Regarding the storage of inmates' eggs and sperm, the National Assembly has not yet established regulations. Instead, it has tasked the Government with further research, comprehensive impact assessment, and proposing solutions at an appropriate time.

National Assembly delegates pressing the button to pass the law on the afternoon of 10/12. *Photo: National Assembly Media.*

On the same day, the National Assembly also passed the Law on Provisional Detention, Temporary Custody, and Prohibition from Leaving Residence. This law maintains the existing provision allowing individuals in provisional detention or temporary custody to receive gifts, including in-kind items, sent by their relatives. This decision followed a vote where 240 out of 473 delegates supported retaining the current regulation, while 77 favored the Government's proposal to limit gifts to money and essential items.

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