03 TYPES OF LETHAL INJECTION FOR DEATH PENALTY EXECUTION
On May 13, 2013, the Government issues the Decree No. 47/2013/ND-CP of the Government amending and supplementing some Articles of the Decree No. 82/2011/ND-CP dated September 16, 2011 of the Government on execution by lethal injection.
Accordingly, the injections for death penalty execution include injections causing loss of consciousness; injections inducing paralysis of musculoskeletal system; injections causing operation stop of heart.
The Government also regulates clearly in inserting a needle already connected with an intravenous line into the identified vein by injecting the drugs to cause loss of consciousness. After injecting, the executioner must check if the condemned person is unconscious or not. If not, he/she shall continue the anesthetic injection till the condemned person gets unconscious.
Besides, the Government also requires the Ministry of Health to ensure source supplying drugs for execution of the death penalty under annual plans; guide the preservation and use of the drugs for execution of the death penalty; assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense in issuing list and dose of drugs for execution of the death penalty.
This Decree takes effect on June 27, 2013.
