Luật pháp đi trước, mở đường

Sáng nay, 22/11, Diễn đàn xây dựng pháp luật đầu tiên sẽ được Ủy ban Thường vụ Quốc hội tổ chức với chủ đề “Hoàn thiện thể chế, pháp luật đáp ứng yêu cầu phát triển đất nước trong kỷ nguyên mới”. Đây là sự kiện có ý nghĩa quan trọng, khẳng định quyết tâm của Quốc hội trong đổi mới tư duy lập pháp, chuyển từ "quản lý" sang "kiến tạo phát triển", như tinh thần chỉ đạo của Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm: luật pháp đi trước, mở đường, đặc biệt là ở những lĩnh vực khó, đòi hỏi phải đi tắt, đón đầu.

The forum was held immediately following the success of the first National Assembly Forum on oversight activities in August 2025 and during the Tenth Session – a "historic" session with the largest volume of legislative work ever. This demonstrates the National Assembly's strong commitment to establishing new policy dialogue mechanisms, increasing transparency and openness, and extensively incorporating opinions from the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, localities, the business community, and academia.

The direct participation and chairmanship of the Forum by high-ranking leaders of the National Assembly and the Government also demonstrates the highest level of political determination of both the National Assembly and the Government in placing innovation in legislative thinking at the center of institutional reform.

The forum provides an opportunity to comprehensively assess legislative work from the beginning of the 15th Party Congress term to the present, focusing on innovation in lawmaking thinking, identifying outstanding achievements, drawing lessons and effective models to further promote; and at the same time discussing limitations and requirements for further improvement and supplementation of theory and practice to enhance the quality of legislation in the future.

With its rich and multifaceted information from practical experience, the Forum will also make a significant contribution to building the legislative orientation for the 16th term of the National Assembly with a strategic vision, meeting the requirements of rapid and sustainable national development.

According to the program, the Forum will focus on discussing five topics, which are also the five pillars of institutional reform.

Firstly, there is the issue of institutions for science, technology, and innovation. This is a bottleneck, but also a "gateway" to taking shortcuts and seizing opportunities. The question is, will legislators dare to accept the risks and readily enact laws with an open and flexible spirit to unleash resources and pave the way for new economic models such as AI, big data, biotechnology, Blockchain, Fintech… and countless other new digital technology and economic models that may emerge in the future thanks to science and technology? Or will there still be a fear that too much openness might lead to a loss of control, so legal regulations remain cautious, half wanting breakthroughs and half wanting to play it safe?

Secondly, reforming and perfecting the structure of Vietnam's legal system is linked to the development of the legislative orientation for the 16th National Assembly term. Laws must be unified, transparent, and predictable. This is the foundation for stability and long-term planning capabilities for businesses and citizens. Linking this to the development of the legislative orientation for the 16th term demonstrates the National Assembly's determination to perfect a comprehensive legal architecture, overcoming overlapping and fragmented structures.

Thirdly, the law on the socialist-oriented market economy aims to create a fair and attractive competitive environment, reduce compliance costs, ensure property rights and the right to legitimate business; and increase policy stability to enhance national competitiveness.

Fourth, clear decentralization and delegation of power create incentives for local authorities. Practical experience shows that many bottlenecks arise from overlapping authority. Therefore, clearly defining responsibilities, avoiding the "request-and-grant" mechanism, and empowering individuals while ensuring accountability must be guiding principles throughout the law-making process.

Fifth, a breakthrough in the quality of legal human resources is crucial. A modern legal system can only be formed when the team responsible for drafting and enforcing laws possesses sufficient competence, integrity, and professional ethics. Improving the quality of human resources, from drafting to implementation, is a prerequisite for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of laws.

From the topics selected for discussion at the Forum, three key requirements for legislative activity in the coming period can be identified.

Firstly, it's crucial to enhance the predictive capacity and long-term vision of the law. Law cannot simply follow reality; in areas like technology, the environment, digital finance, and data, legislative thinking must be one step ahead, preparing for the future rather than merely addressing past events.

Secondly, ensure synchronization, consistency, and compatibility among laws. A good legal system is not just about having many good laws, but about a cohesive whole that avoids conflicts or legal loopholes.

Thirdly, ensure effective implementation through rational decentralization and high-quality human resources. For a law to be put into practice, it must have a feasible enforcement mechanism with clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability – this is also a consistent requirement in procedural and organizational reform.

The First Lawmaking Forum is a significant milestone in the National Assembly's journey of reforming legislative thinking. The establishment of an open dialogue mechanism, the incorporation of inter-sectoral feedback, and the promotion of constructive thinking demonstrate that the National Assembly is proactively "renewing itself" to meet the demands of an era of profound transformation.

With these major directions established, we can expect a new legislative phase: more transparent, more flexible, and truly constructive, making law a crucial driving force for national development in the new era.

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