Uzbekistan passes law tightening penalties for child sexual abuse after kindergarten case
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Uzbekistan's parliament passed a law increasing penalties for sexual crimes against children under 14, following a September 12 assault on a 5-year-old girl at a state kindergarten in Namangan region. The bill was approved after a six-month delay and public outcry over the case. The suspect was detained on September 22, ten days after the incident.
Key Facts
- The assault occurred on September 12 at a state kindergarten in Uchkurgan district, Namangan region.
- The suspect was detained on September 22, ten days after the incident.
- The bill increasing penalties for sexual crimes against children under 14 was approved by the Oliy Majlis after a six-month delay.
- President's administration head Saida Mirziyoyeva spoke about the case before the bill's approval.
The Incident
A 5-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on September 12 at a state kindergarten in Uchkurgan district, Namangan region. The suspect was detained on September 22, ten days after the incident. Official response began on September 26, four days after the detention.
Legislative Response
A bill increasing penalties for sexual crimes against children under 14 was approved by the Oliy Majlis after a six-month delay. President's administration head Saida Mirziyoyeva spoke about the case before the bill's approval. The bill was developed and passed after public outcry over the incident.
Systemic Delays
Lawyer Kamola Aliyeva stated that internal affairs and prosecutor's offices should have begun services for the family immediately after the report on September 12. The National Agency for Social Protection announced on its official page that services for the child and family began on September 12. The Children's Ombudsman's official channel reported that a formal request was submitted to the Ministry of Preschool and School Education on September 22.
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