A/HRC/41/7/Add.1 No.2 Response Remark instruments to which Viet Nam is a party. The legal review would be undertaken when required and in accordance with Viet Nam’s legal reform plan. The accepted element of this recommendation is “Abolish prior censorship in all fields of cultural creation and other forms of expression, both online and offline”. 194. Accepted in part 195. Accepted 196. Not accepted 197. Accepted This recommendation will be implemented in line with Viet Nam’s circumstances, including its current legal framework and legal reform plan. 198. Accepted in part The accepted element of this recommendation is “Adopt measures in line with international standards to guarantee freedom of association, opinion and expression, including online”. 199. Accepted 200. Accepted 201. Accepted 202. Accepted in part The accepted element of this recommendation is “Guarantee fully freedom of speech, the rights of peaceful assembly and association as well as the safety of journalists”. 203. Accepted This recommendation will be implemented in conformity Viet Nam’s circumstances, including its current legal framework and legal reform plan. 204. Not accepted 205. Accepted in part 206. Accepted 207. Accepted 208. Not accepted 209. Not accepted 210. Accepted 211. Not accepted 212. Not accepted 213. Accepted 214. Accepted in part The accepted element of this recommendation is “Nurture a culture of free expression online and offline”. 215. Accepted Freedom of association is inscribed in Viet Nam’s Constitution and relevant laws, in line with the ICCPR and the country’s circumstances. Endeavours to implement this recommendation, including the process for reviewing current regulations and drafting a law on association will remain in that direction. 216. Not accepted 217. Accepted 10 This recommendation will be implemented in conformity with Viet Nam’s circumstances, including its current legal framework and legal reform plan. The accepted element of this recommendation is “Ensure consistent implementation of the law on belief and religion, particularly at the local level, including with respect to registration of Protestant groups and other groups in Northwest Highlands provinces”. This recommendation will be implemented in conformity Viet Nam’s circumstances, including its current legal framework and legal reform plan.