Abstract

The application of a criminal sanctions has always been considered carefully because of its heavy consequences. Criminal sanctions are applied for violations in the area of marriage and family as regulated in the criminal law of both Vietnam and France. However, the direction in constructing and applying the law are different between the two countries. As a result, it is necessary to compare the differences between the two jurisdictions to improve the Vietnam’s law. In the context of this article, on the basis of considering and analyzing the provisions of the French criminal law on crimes against the minor and family, the authors offer some suggestions to improve the criminal law of Vietnam.