Uzbekistan bans violent educators from teaching for one year
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Uzbekistan has introduced administrative liability for violence against children in educational institutions. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the law on September 11, 2026. Offenders face fines of 1 to 5 times the base calculation amount and a one-year ban from teaching in preschool, general secondary, specialized secondary, professional, and children's additional education organizations.
Key Facts
- President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the law on September 11, 2026.
- Fines for violence against minors in educational settings range from 1 to 5 times the base calculation amount.
- Educators found administratively liable for physical or psychological violence against minors are banned from teaching for one year.
- Parents of children fully supported by state or non-state institutions cannot be exempted from paying child support.
- "Inson" social service centers will be involved in cases seeking to reduce child support amounts for children deprived of parental care.
New Administrative Penalties
The amendments to the Code of Administrative Liability establish fines for persons responsible for upbringing and education of minors in educational organizations who commit physical violence, humiliation, or degrading treatment during the educational process, provided no criminal or other specified offense elements exist. The fine is set at 1 to 5 times the base calculation amount. The law applies to preschool, general secondary, specialized secondary, professional, and children's additional education organizations.
One-Year Teaching Ban
Persons administratively liable for physical or psychological violence against minors during pedagogical activity are prohibited from engaging in teaching for one year. The ban covers preschool education organizations, general secondary and specialized secondary education organizations, professional education organizations, and children's additional education organizations.
Child Support Provisions
The law prohibits exempting a father or mother from paying child support for a minor fully supported by state or non-state institutions. "Inson" social service centers will be involved in cases concerning reduction of child support amounts established for a child deprived of parental care. The law enters into force on the day of its official publication.
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