Those Who Do Not Care for Their Parents Will Be Punished: A New Law Signed in Kyrgyzstan
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President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a law that strengthens responsibility for neglecting the duty to care for parents. The law was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on October 17.
The purpose of the law is to ensure that able-bodied children provide financial support and care for elderly and needy parents. If children refuse to support their parents, they will face penalties as outlined in the law:
Increased responsibility for able-bodied children who fail to care for their dependent parents.
If financial support is not provided for less than 12 months, a fine of 20,000 to 50,000 som (approximately $235 to $590) or community service from two months to one year will be imposed.
If support is withheld for more than 12 months or income is concealed, penalties include corrective labor from one to three years, fines ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 som ($590 to $1,180), or imprisonment for up to three years.
Local authorities are granted the right to apply to the court to protect the interests of parents.
Article 80 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan stipulates that adult, able-bodied children are obliged to care for their parents. The Family Code of Uzbekistan also outlines these obligations in articles 109, 110, and 111.
Increased responsibility for able-bodied children who fail to care for their dependent parents.
If financial support is not provided for less than 12 months, a fine of 20,000 to 50,000 som (approximately $235 to $590) or community service from two months to one year will be imposed.
If support is withheld for more than 12 months or income is concealed, penalties include corrective labor from one to three years, fines ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 som ($590 to $1,180), or imprisonment for up to three years.
Local authorities are granted the right to apply to the court to protect the interests of parents.
Article 80 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan stipulates that adult, able-bodied children are obliged to care for their parents. The Family Code of Uzbekistan also outlines these obligations in articles 109, 110, and 111.
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