Uzbekistan Senate Approves Law to Enhance Child Protection Against All Forms of Violence

Uzbekistan's Senate has passed a law aimed at improving the system for protecting children from all forms of violence. The legislation amends several codes, including the Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes, introducing stricter penalties for sexual and physical abuse of minors. Sentences for sexual violence against children under 14 can now reach up to 25 years or life imprisonment.

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