The Right of Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities: Case Study of Vietnam

Nguyễn Mai Thuyên, Bùi Kiều Oanh

Hanoi Law University

The right of access to justice constitutes a fundamental human right, firmly established in numerous international legal instruments and widely recognised within the domestic legal frameworks of many nations. Individuals with disabilities, owing to their physical, sensory, intellectual, or psychosocial impairments—combined with prevailing societal stigma and systemic barriers—are disproportionately vulnerable to social exclusion and often face significant obstacles in exercising their right to justice on an equal footing with others. This article undertakes a comprehensive analysis and critical evaluation of the current legal provisions and institutional measures implemented in Vietnam to safeguard access to justice for persons with disabilities. Drawing upon this assessment, the article puts forward a set of targeted recommendations aimed at enhancing the national legal framework, strengthening institutional capacity, and fostering a more inclusive and accessible justice system that fully upholds the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.

Article link: https://www.asianinstituteofresearch.org/JSParchives/the-right-of-access-to-justice-for-persons-with-disabilities%3A-case-study-of-vietnam-