Is forcing other people to follow a religion subjected to criminal prosecution?
Pursuant to Article 164 of the Criminal Code in 2015 stipulating infringement upon the freedom of religion in Vietnam as follows: 1. Any person who uses violence, threatens to use violence or otherwise obstructs a person from exercising his/her freedom of religion or forces another person to follow or not to follow a specific religion despite the fact that he/she has incurred disciplinary or administrative penalty for the same offence shall face a penalty of up to 01 year's community sentence or 03 - 12 months' imprisonment. 2. This offence committed in any of the following circumstances carries a penalty of 01 - 03 years' imprisonment: a) The offence is committed by an organized group; b) The offence involves abuse of the offender's her position or power; c) The offence has been committed more than once; d) The offence results in a demonstration; dd) The offence has a negative impact on social safety, order and security. 3. The offender might be prohibited from holding certain positions, practicing his/her profession or doing certain jobs for 01 - 05 years. If anyone forces other people to follow his/her religion in any above circumstances, he/she shall be subjected to criminal prosecution Best regards!