Uzbekistan toughens penalties for child sexual abuse, introducing life sentences

Uzbekistan's President has signed a law increasing penalties for crimes against minors' sexual integrity. The head of the presidential administration stated that perpetrators will face severe punishment, with no leniency for crimes resulting in a child's death. Penalties now include up to 25 years or life imprisonment for offenses against children under 14.

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