Hanoi, Feb. 24 -- State President Luong Cuong on February 24 chaired a meeting of the Central Steering Committee for Judicial Reform, which focused on reviewing the progress of judicial reforms, outlining priorities for this year, and discussing the 2025 work programme and internal operational regulations.

At the meeting, the first held in 2025, participants also gave opinions on legal frameworks related to the death penalty and its enforcement.

The committee also announced the latest changes to its structure, alongside new guidelines from the Politburo on the committee's functions, responsibilities, power and work relations. The committee now consists of 15 members, with President Cuong serving as its head.

A report delivered at the m...