Fairness and integrity
The fact that the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption has sent seven working groups to a number of provinces, cities, ministries, and sectors to inspect and supervise the investigation, prosecution, and trial of serious and complex corruption cases that have attracted public attention has been closely followed by people nationwide.
(Baonghean)The fact that the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption has sent seven working groups to a number of provinces, cities, ministries, and sectors to inspect and supervise the investigation, prosecution, and trial of serious and complex corruption cases that have attracted public attention has been closely followed by people nationwide.
The overall sentiment is one of enthusiasm, confidence, and expectation. This is because, after a period of implementing Central Resolution No. 4 (11th Congress) "Some urgent issues concerning Party building today," with a focus on self-criticism and criticism, initial results have been quite positive. Manifestations of ideological and political degradation, as well as moral and lifestyle decline, among a significant number of cadres and Party members have been identified, and concrete corrective measures have been implemented.
Along with that, some pressing issues of the people have been effectively addressed by all levels, sectors, agencies, and localities. However, the results achieved have not yet fully met the expectations of the majority of the people because some major violations in some provinces, cities, and sectors, causing extremely serious consequences in many aspects, have yet to be clarified and specific responsibilities assigned.
Therefore, upon learning that these seven working groups would conduct inspections and supervision from August 15th to September 30th, and that the results would be reported to the Standing Committee of the Steering Committee for submission to the Politburo before November 30th, many considered this a further concrete step in implementing the tasks outlined in Central Resolution 4 on Party building, which states: “Strengthening inspection, supervision, auditing, investigation, prosecution, and adjudication to improve the effectiveness of the fight against corruption and waste. Conducting a comprehensive review of the fight against corruption and waste, and promoting thrift; supplementing and amending the Law on Prevention and Combat of Corruption. Consolidating and strengthening the responsibility and improving the effectiveness of anti-corruption agencies. Strictly prosecuting corruption cases, especially serious, complex cases of public concern.”
The expectation is that through inspection and supervision, shortcomings and weaknesses in the investigation, prosecution, and trial of cases by relevant agencies will be identified; as well as difficulties and obstacles, so that solutions can be provided. This will allow for timely rectification of current shortcomings and weaknesses in the fight against corruption, strengthening the people's trust in the Party and the State.
While placing trust in these seven task forces, there are still many concerns and anxieties. Catching corrupt officials is difficult, but prosecuting them is even harder. In reality, many task forces, during inspections and audits, have uncovered numerous individuals and organizations with violations, but when it comes to handling them, they often show leniency and favoritism, resulting in indecisive and incomplete handling of the cases.
Furthermore, corruption is like a tangled ball of thread, interconnected through three paths and seven links, from the outside world to the government apparatus; from villages to communes and wards, from wards to districts and counties, and then from districts and counties to provinces and the central government. Therefore, detecting and dealing with corruption is not easy. It's not easy, but it's not impossible, if the members of the task force work impartially and have enough courage, fortitude, and shrewdness to overcome the "big waves and strong winds" and even the "sweet but extremely insidious traps." Impartiality is essential to detecting corruption. But even after detection, merely "learning from experience" and handling it without decisive action will not be very effective. When we "uproot the weeds," we must uproot them completely, uprooting everything that is considered "weeds."
Impartiality, integrity, and effectiveness—that's what officials, Party members, and the people nationwide are expecting from the work of the seven inspection teams this time.
Duy Huong