Senate Approves New Measures to Protect Children from Violence
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is set to strengthen legal mechanisms protecting children from physical and psychological violence. Senators approved legislation aimed at improving the social protection system for minors during the 17th plenary session.
The law introduces administrative liability for physical or psychological violence against children during education and upbringing in educational institutions, as well as for insulting minors.
Teachers held administratively liable for violence against minors in the course of their professional duties will be prohibited from working in preschool educational institutions for one year.
The legislation also establishes that parents cannot be exempted from paying child support for a child receiving full state or non-state care.
In addition, orphaned children and children deprived of parental care may be placed with a family exclusively if the caregivers are their relatives.
The new provisions are aimed at strengthening adult accountability and improving the protection of children's rights and interests.
Teachers held administratively liable for violence against minors in the course of their professional duties will be prohibited from working in preschool educational institutions for one year.
The legislation also establishes that parents cannot be exempted from paying child support for a child receiving full state or non-state care.
In addition, orphaned children and children deprived of parental care may be placed with a family exclusively if the caregivers are their relatives.
The new provisions are aimed at strengthening adult accountability and improving the protection of children's rights and interests.
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