The key facts

  • Failure to fulfill child-rearing duties results in a fine of 5–10 BRV
  • Obstructing education incurs a fine of 15–20 BRV; repeated violation leads to 20–30 BRV or administrative detention up to 15 days
  • Leaving minors unattended results in a fine of 5–10 BRV

Strengthening Parental Responsibility

In Uzbekistan, administrative liability for failure to fulfill duties of upbringing and care for children has been strengthened. This is stipulated by a law aimed at improving the system of protecting children from all forms of violence, reports Zamon.uz. According to the document, parents or persons replacing them may be held liable for failure to fulfill duties of upbringing of minors, including for creating conditions conducive to the commission of administrative offenses by them.

Liability for Failure to Meet a Child's Needs

Liability is also established for the intentional failure by parents, who have the necessary means, to meet the basic needs of a child, if this has caused harm to their health, physical, mental, or moral development. A fine of 5 to 10 basic calculation units (BRV) is set for this offense.

Fines under Article 47 of the Code

Fines have also been strengthened for other offenses provided for under Article 47 of the Code. Obstruction by parents or guardians of the completion of compulsory general secondary, secondary specialized, or vocational education entails a fine of 15 to 20 BRV. A repeated violation results in a fine of 20 to 30 BRV or, in certain cases, administrative detention of up to 15 days. Leaving minors unattended incurs a fine of 5 to 10 BRV.

Purpose of the Law

According to the publication, the law is aimed at protecting the rights and interests of children and increasing parental responsibility.