Uzbekistan Strengthens Penalties for Sexual Crimes Against Children Under 14

A recent incident of sexual assault on a five-year-old girl in Uzbekistan highlighted systemic issues in child protection. Following public outcry and a delay, a bill to increase penalties for sexual crimes against children under 14 has passed parliament. Experts discuss whether harsher punishment is the solution and how to prevent such violence.

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