Title Page
ABSTRACT
Contents
ABREVIATION 18
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION 19
1.1. Context - Global scenario of CSA 19
1.2. Purpose of research 23
1.3. Scope of research 25
1.4. Methods of research 25
CHAPTER II: CURRENT STATUS AND THE EXPLOSION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN VIETNAM - GENERAL DEFINITIONS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE 28
2.1. Current status and the explosion of CSA in Vietnam 28
2.2. General definitions of CSA 35
2.2.1. Definition of children 35
2.2.2. Definition of Child abuse 39
2.2.3. Child sexual abuse 44
CHAPTER III: INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE 50
3.1. General about Child Protection in relevant with Human Rights in International Law 50
3.1.1. Under Customary International Law 52
3.1.2. Under the International Humanitaria Law 54
3.1.3. Treaties 58
3.2. Children's rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child - The Development and Basic Provisions 64
3.2.1. Global children's rights protection status 64
3.2.2. The Development of UN Convention on the Rights of the Child 65
3.2.3. The 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child - some basic provisions 68
3.3. International legal and policy instruments on CSA 75
3.3.1. International Humanitarian Law regarding CSA 76
3.3.2. International Criminal Law regarding CSA 80
3.3.3. Significant international policy instruments about CSA 82
3.4. Conclusion: International public concern about CSA - the imperative to protect children's rights 86
CHAPTER IV: REGULATION OF EUROPE AND UNITED STATES ON CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE 90
4.1. Europe regulation on CSA 90
4.1.1. Current status and social reports of CSA in Europe 90
4.1.2. Legal framework on CSA under the Europe regulations 92
4.2. US regulation on CSA 107
4.2.1. Current status and social reports of CSA in US 107
4.2.2. Legal framework on CSA under the United State Criminal Code 110
4.3. Conclusion: Lessons learnt from the criminal legislative of CSA in Europe and US 121
CHAPTER V: CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF VIETNAM - RECOMMENDATIONS LEARNT FROM EUROPE AND UNITED STATES LEGISLATIVE 123
5.1. Brief introduction about history of establishment and development of Vietnamese criminal law on CSA offenses period after the August 1945 Revolution until present 123
5.1.1. The period from after the August 1945 Revolution to the first time of legalization - Vietnam Criminal Code in 1985 123
5.1.2. The period from the promulgation of the Vietnam Criminal Code in 1985 until 2015 125
5.1.3. The period from the promulgation of the Vietnam Criminal Code in 2015 until present 125
5.2. CSA in the legal framework of Vietnam 126
5.2.1. Domestic law and Regulations 126
5.2.2. Legal framework on CSA under the 2015 Criminal Code 129
5.3. The implementation of law concerning to CSA in Vietnam 135
5.3.1. Reporting Procedures 136
5.3.2. Investigation 137
5.3.3. Prosecution/pre-trial processes 137
5.3.4. Trial process 137
5.3.5. Support services 138
5.4. Gaps in Vietnamese law 139
5.4.1. Lack of a comprehensive legal regulations and policy framework 139
5.4.2. Weak child protection system and inadequate social welfare policies and services 144
5.5. Recommendation for Vietnam - lessons learnt from Europe and US legislative 146
5.5.1. Promote comprehensive legal and policy frameworks 146
5.5.2. Promote justice services for CSA victims 149
5.5.3. Promote the criminal justice system and regime implement procedure 151
5.6. Conclusion 153
CHAPTER VI: CONCLUSION 155
REFERENCES 158