Authorities prepare amendments to toughen punishment for violence against children
In Uzbekistan, proposals are being prepared to amend the legislation to maximize responsibility for crimes against minors. This was stated on September 27 by the head of the Administration of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Saida Mirziyoyeva, commenting on the case of violence against a five-year-old girl in the Namangan region.
According to Saida Mirziyoyeva, for such crimes, the death penalty should be applied, but the current legislation does not provide for the highest measure. Therefore, a proposal for amendments that would maximize responsibility is currently being prepared.
The head of the Presidential Administration reported that all necessary instructions have been given to the relevant agencies, and the criminal, according to her, will face the most severe punishment within the framework of the law. Officials whose negligence made the incident possible will also be held accountable.
The statement was published by the Prosecutor General's Office and the Ministry of Preschool and School Education.
By her words, for similar crimes, it was necessary to apply the death penalty, however, the current legislation does not provide for the highest measure. So now a proposal is being prepared for amendments that would maximize the responsibility.
Sources
- Генпрокуратура Узбекистана: ️ «Жиноятчи қонун доирасидаги энг оғир жазога тортилади. government body
- Минобразования Узбекистана: ️ “Жиноятчи қонун доирасидаги энг оғир жазога тортилади” — Саида Мирзиёева government body
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Published 29 September 2026, 06:31 · No updates · Russian original
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