Abstract

This article introduces the concept of grounds for not initiating criminal proceedings and analyzes the legal basis as stipulated in the 2015 Criminal Procedure Code, amended and supplemented in 2021. It clarifies the conditions under which criminal cases are not initiated and proposes several solutions to improve legislation and the effectiveness of applying these grounds in practice. The study contributes to enhancing the quality and efficiency of prosecution, investigation, and adjudication in Vietnam’s criminal justice system.

Keywords: Criminal, criminal procedure, grounds for not initiating prosecution, crime composition, criminal liability.