Vietnam Strengthens Penal Code Penalties in Effort to Protect Wildlife

Legal Centrix

19th February 2018

Increased penalties in Vietnam’s criminal code which came into effect on the 1st of January this year will mean those convicted of breaking Vietnamese laws protecting endangered species will now face up to 15 years in prison and fines up to US$660,000.

The penal code covers a range of wildlife related crimes, including trafficking in wildlife products from rhinos, elephants, tigers, pangolins, bears and other animals. It applies to illegal killing as well as transporting, trading, storing and selling endangered species products. Fines can also be levied against corporate entities involved in smuggling. Penalties are more severe for larger quantities and if crimes are conducted by organized syndicates.

Organisations such as WildAid, Change, Save the Elephants and African Wildlife Foundation will be informing and educating enforcement agencies and the public regarding the new penalties and need to conserve wildlife.

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