The Kyrgyz Parliament, known as Jogorku Kenesh, has successfully passed a draft law that aims to prohibit the dissemination of material that poses harm to children's health or development, according to the parliament's press service. Deputy Jamila Isayeva initiated the formal paperwork on June 22, and the measure will undergo public debate in late March 2023.
Offenders of this law will be subject to fines ranging from $22 to $286. The legislation aims to penalize individuals who spread material undermining family values, show disrespect towards elders, or promote non-traditional partnerships.
The law explicitly forbids the printing of media content that negatively impacts children's physical, intellectual, mental, spiritual, and moral development. Violations include disseminating information that encourages children to engage in self-harm or dangerous activities, instilling a desire to use drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, or engage in prostitution or gambling. The law also targets content justifying violence or cruelty, promoting illicit behavior, containing explicit language, or featuring pornographic material.
Under this legislation, parents will be held accountable for the content their children are exposed to. Additionally, an expert panel will be established within the Ministry of Culture to compile a list of resources deemed harmful to children, which will be submitted to the Ministry of Digital Development.
The passing of this law reflects the government's commitment to safeguarding the well-being and proper development of children in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to create a safer and healthier environment for the country's younger generation.
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