The Supreme People's Court of Vietnam: Benchbook Online

• The Judge should check whether or not body searches on female victims and the reconstruction of crime scene have been conducted in accordance with Article 152 and Article 153 of the CrPC?
• It is necessary to prove in a sufficient manner the nature and degree of damage caused by the offence to the female victim. (It is necessary to prove both physical and mental damages).
• When the victim is the subject of a sexually offence, the Judge must prove the age of the victim and the relationship between the accused and the victim (Article 68 of the CrPC).