Between development and protection: Judicial narratives and youth sexual offence adjudication in Vietnam
Youth Justice: An International Journal
Published online on June 02, 2026
Abstract
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This article examines how Vietnamese courts adjudicate sexual offences involving juvenile defendants under a strict liability regime governing sexual acts with children under 13. Drawing on qualitative analysis of 86 judicial decisions, it identifies ...
This article examines how Vietnamese courts adjudicate sexual offences involving juvenile defendants under a strict liability regime governing sexual acts with children under 13. Drawing on qualitative analysis of 86 judicial decisions, it identifies ...