The Access Initiative
Nam Son, Vietnam Garbage Dumping
In 2004 in the Soc Son district of Vietnam, construction began of the Nam Son Waste dump. The Urban Environmental Company was assigned to manage the dumping ground. However, the company failed to comply with conditions and obligations of the manager for solid waste containment and treatment in accordance with the regulations on industrial waste management causing deep discontent among the local people and their appeal against the company.
TAI partners undertook a case study to evaluate how effective the government was providing public access to justice. The findings showed that there have been legal regulations established to support public access to justice but they are not detailed and are incomplete. The capacity of State agencies and juries remained weak, resulting in the people's prolonged suit.
Nam Son, Vietnam Garbage Dumping
In 2004 in the Soc Son district of Vietnam, construction began of the Nam Son Waste dump. The Urban Environmental Company was assigned to manage the dumping ground. However, the company failed to comply with conditions and obligations of the manager for solid waste containment and treatment in accordance with the regulations on industrial waste management causing deep discontent among the local people and their appeal against the company.
TAI partners undertook a case study to evaluate how effective the government was providing public access to justice. The findings showed that there have been legal regulations established to support public access to justice but they are not detailed and are incomplete. The capacity of State agencies and juries remained weak, resulting in the people's prolonged suit.