CALL FOR PAPERS AND INVITATION TO THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE “10 YEARS OF IMPLEMENTING THE 2015 CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE AND ORIENTATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT”

The 2015 Civil Procedure Code (CPC 2015) was enacted with the mission of protecting justice, human rights, civic rights, and the interests of the State, as well as the legitimate rights and interests of individuals and organizations. After 10 years of implementation, the Code has established a vital legal framework, ensuring that civil cases are resolved promptly, accurately, and impartially.

However, in the context of the 13th Party Central Committee’s issuance of Resolution No. 27-NQ/TW on "Continuing to build and perfect the Socialist Rule-of-Law State of Vietnam in the new period," the requirements for judicial reform and improving the quality of adjudication have become more urgent than ever. Facing challenges from digital transformation trends, electronic court models, and deep international integration, the CPC 2015 needs to be comprehensively reviewed to resolve bottlenecks and practical difficulties.

With the goal of summarizing achievements, evaluating limitations, and proposing strategic solutions, the University of Economics and Law (VNU-HCM), in collaboration with the People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City, is organizing a scientific conference titled: “10 Years of Implementing the 2015 Civil Procedure Code and Orientations for Improvement,” scheduled for June 2026.

The conference serves as a scientific forum bringing together experts, judges, procurators, lawyers, researchers, lecturers, and PhD students to discuss the following core topics:

1. Conference Topics

1.1. Theoretical Issues and General Provisions on Civil Procedure:

Perfecting the basic principles of the CPC 2015 to meet the requirements of building a Socialist Rule-of-Law State under Resolution No. 27-NQ/TW.
The principle that the Court shall not refuse to resolve civil cases due to the absence of applicable law: Achievements and obstacles after 10 years of implementation.
Enhancing the effectiveness of the adversarial principle in trials: From legal regulations to practical operation at the Court.
Perfecting regulations on Court jurisdiction and the mechanism for delimiting jurisdiction between the Court and state administrative agencies.
Legal status and responsibilities of procedural conducting officers: Ensuring independence and strict adherence to the law.
Participation of the People's Procuracy in the process of resolving civil cases.
Application of precedents (case law) in civil trial practice and recommendations.
Application of customs and equity in civil trial practice and recommendations.
Narrowing the scope of participation of the People's Procuracy in civil court sessions: Theoretical and practical arguments from the perspective of the parties' right to self-determination.

1.2. Provisions on Evidence, Proof, and Mediation:

Provisions on evidence in the digital era: Perfecting regulations on the collection, evaluation, and use of electronic data messages.
The burden of proof and the Court's responsibility to support evidence collection: Ensuring the legitimate rights and interests of the parties.
Improving the efficiency of mediation and dialogue at Court: The link between the CPC 2015 and the Law on Mediation and Dialogue at Court.
Provisional emergency measures: Current status of application and mechanisms to ensure liability for improper requests.
Limiting the Court's obligation to collect evidence under Resolution No. 27-NQ/TW: The Court only collects evidence in cases involving the protection of public interests and vulnerable persons.
Evaluating and applying evidence when the defendant is absent without written opposition: Unifying the perception of the burden of proof and legal consequences.
The "evidence closing" mechanism at the meeting for checking the delivery, access, and disclosure of evidence: Solutions to prevent case delays through the abuse of the right to supplement evidence.

1.3. Order and Procedures for Resolving Civil Cases:

Identifying and overcoming limitations in first-instance and appellate procedures to optimize progress and improve trial quality.
Summary procedures: Practical application and orientations for expanding the scope to optimize judicial resources.
Cassation and Re-trial procedures: Ensuring the stability of judgments and the rights of the parties.
Resolving civil cases with foreign elements: Challenges in the service of procedural documents and judicial assistance.
Suspension of civil case resolution: Identifying inadequacies in applying grounds for suspension and solutions to prevent illegal delays.
Delivery, service, and notification of procedural documents: From traditional methods to digital transformation – A feasibility study on replacing direct service with electronic service and public posting.
Summary procedures: Analyzing practical reasons leading to non-application and proposals for comprehensive amendment (conditions, conversion mechanisms, provisional emergency measures, time limits).
Procedures for resolving civil matters: Reforming towards a full transition to summary procedures or maintaining a separate regime?
Rights and obligations of parties: Resolving the internal conflict between Article 72 and Article 200 of the CPC 2015 regarding counter-claims and independent claims for persons with related rights and obligations.
Grounds for suspension of case resolution at the request of the parties: Filling the legal gap in Point h, Clause 1, Article 214 of the CPC 2015.

1.4. Electronic Civil Procedure and Judicial Reform Requirements:

Building an electronic Court model and online trials: Legal basis, technical infrastructure, and completion roadmap.
Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technology in supporting judges' decision-making and case law management.
Coordination mechanism between civil procedure and civil judgment enforcement: Ensuring strict enforcement of judgments.
Reforming judicial administrative procedures at Court: Towards the satisfaction of citizens and businesses.
Electronic service of process and handling difficulties in service through third parties.
Current status of using the Court's E-portal in receiving lawsuits and synchronous implementation at regional courts: Barriers and a roadmap for resolution.

1.5. Inter-disciplinary Coordination Responsibility in Implementing the CPC:

Responsibility of agencies and organizations to provide documents and evidence under Article 7 of the CPC 2015: Current status and recommendations for building an inter-disciplinary coordination mechanism.

Other relevant topics of interest to delegates.

2. Time and Venue

Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Friday, July 10, 2026.
Venue: Hall of the People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City – 131 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, HCMC.

3. Submission Requirements and Regulations

Papers must be typed on A4 paper (210 x 297mm), Font: Times New Roman (Unicode), Size: 13, Margins: Left 3cm, Right 2cm, Bottom 2cm (including figures), Line spacing: 1.3 lines. Language: Vietnamese.
Each submission must include: Title; Abstract (approx. 150-200 words); Keywords (3-5 words); Content (not exceeding 15 pages); References. Citations should be in footnotes, size 10.
File naming convention: AuthorName_PaperTitle.docx.

Submission Deadline: Before May 15, 2026.

Contact Information for Submissions: Dr. Nguyen Tri Cuong – Faculty of Law, University of Economics and Law, VNU-HCM. 📞 0939454599 ✉️ cuongnt@uel.edu.vn

The Organizing Committee cordially invites lecturers, experts, and researchers to contribute papers to the Conference.

Thank you respectfully!

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