Tran Tuan Kiet, Nguyen Minh Tuan,
Russian Law Journal, Vol. 12 No. 02 (2024), pp. 2990-2997
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Abstract: The medieval Vietnamese legal system was deeply influenced by Chinese law, a legacy shaped by over a millennium of Chinese rule before Vietnam secured its independence in the 10th century. As one of the great ancient civilizations, alongside Mesopotamia, India, and Egypt, China profoundly affected its neighbors, offering a rich legal tradition to study and adapt. However, the Le Dynasty's Penal Code went beyond mere imitation. By blending inherited principles with Vietnam's cultural and social realities, it became a uniquely Vietnamese legal framework. This raises an interesting question: what innovations in legislative techniques and content set this code apart? The following analysis explores these groundbreaking contributions, highlighting their historical and cultural significance.
Keywords: Le Dynasty’s Penal Code, criminal law; creativity; legislative techniques; legislative content.
