The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis adopted a set of amendments to the Codes of Criminal and Administrative Responsibility of the Republic of Uzbekistan on protecting women and minors from violence. Saida Mirziyoyeva reacted to amendments on her Telegram channel.
The basis of the draft law was drawn up by a task force of activists and experts established under the Senate, which advocated the amendments to the law until the very last point of the draft. In particular, domestic violence was transferred to criminal offenses, economic and psychological violence, and punishment for violence against minors was strengthened. Mirziyoyeva noted that this is a victory not only for the women of Uzbekistan but also for all thoughtful and progressive people.
I see it as a victory for our civil society and activists, a victory for common sense and justice. We strived towards it for a long time, and it wasn't easy, but together we proved that these amendments are essential in our laws for them to become progressive and humane.
There is still a lot of work ahead, but success always inspires. I thank everyone who supported these changes, worked on documents, and promoted these ideas in society.
It is a victory not only for the women of Uzbekistan but also for all thinking and progressive people, Saida Mirziyoyeva said.
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