The Senate adopted a law protecting women and children from violence

"On amendments and additions to some legal documents of the Republic of Uzbekistan in connection with the further improvement of the system of reliable protection of the rights, freedoms and legal interests of women and children" considered at the 39th plenary session of the Senate The law was finally approved by the senators. It is noted that this Law is aimed at prevention of such negative situations, as well as establishing strict punishments for various cases of violence against women and minors. According to the law, "family (domestic) violence" means violence committed against a wife or husband, ex-wife or ex-husband, a person living together on the basis of the same household, or a person who has a common child. administrative and criminal liability measures are being determined. Also, humanitarian acts in the form of early parole or commutation of punishment for persons who have committed sexual violence, including sexual violence against minors, will no longer be applied, and punishments for such crimes will be more severe. in progress. In addition, responsibility is established for committing sexual acts against women, harassment, and failure of parents to fulfill their obligations to appoint guardians or guardians for their minor children. Another of the main changes to the legislation is that, according to the current legislation, the age of the victim was known to the perpetrator as one of the main criteria for the classification of crimes such as indecent assault and forced sexual satisfaction. now this provision is canceled, that is, the fact that the perpetrator does not know the age of the victim does not exempt him from the responsibility provided for in the relevant parts of the articles of the Criminal Code. At the same time, it is intended to prohibit persons who have committed sexual violence against minors from engaging in activities involving education and training of children, as well as direct work with children, and to maintain a list of persons who have committed such crimes. is being held.