Law on Inspection 2025, No. 84/2025/QH15

Provisions on inspection from July 1, 2025

On June 25, 2025, the National Assembly passed the 2025 Law on Inspection, No. 84/2025/QH15, which takes effect on July 1, 2025. This Law governs the organization and operation of inspection, replacing the Law on Inspection No. 11/2022/QH15.

The 2025 Law on Inspection regulates the inspection activities of state agencies, including reviewing, assessing, making conclusions, and recommending measures to address the implementation of policies and laws by agencies, organizations, and individuals. Inspection subjects are the agencies, organizations, and individuals specified in the inspection decision.

• Inspection bodies and inspectors

The Law provides that inspection bodies include the Government Inspectorate, provincial-level inspectorates, and inspection bodies within the Army, Public Security, and the State Bank. Inspectors are individuals appointed to perform inspection duties and must meet the standards of ethical conduct, professional qualifications, and legal knowledge.

• Inspection procedures and duration

Inspection activities may be conducted according to a plan or on an ad hoc basis, with specific time limits applicable to each type. For example, an inspection conducted by the Government Inspectorate may not exceed 60 days, subject to extension in complex cases.

The inspection process includes the preparation, implementation, and conclusion of the inspection, with specific steps such as announcing the inspection decision, collecting information, and issuing inspection conclusions.

• Rights and obligations of inspection subjects

Inspection subjects have the right to present explanations, lodge complaints, and claim compensation for damages, if any. They are also obligated to comply with inspection decisions, provide complete information, and implement the conclusions and recommendations of the inspection body.

• Coordination in inspection activities

The Law stipulates coordination between inspection bodies and audit, investigation, and procuracy authorities to ensure effectiveness and avoid overlaps. Inspection bodies are entitled to use information from audit reports to support the issuance of inspection conclusions.

This Law replaces the 2022 Law on Inspection, No. 11/2022/QH15.