The key facts
- The fine for actual marital relations with a person below marriage age has increased from 5–10 to 10–15 BRV
- Parents marrying off a minor face a fine of 20–25 BRV (previously 7–15)
- The fine for a religious marriage ceremony without registration has been raised from 15–30 to 30–50 BRV
Increase in Fines for Violations of Marriage Age
Uzbekistan has increased administrative fines for violations of marriage age legislation. The changes are provided for by a law aimed at improving the system of protecting children from all forms of violence. As reported by the outlet Zamon.uz, the purpose of the amendments is to ensure compliance with marriage age norms and protect the rights of minors.
New Fine Amounts
According to the amendments, the fine for actually entering into marital relations with a person who has not reached marriage age has been raised from 5–10 BRV to 10–15 BRV. Parents or persons replacing them face a fine of 20–25 BRV for marrying off such a person; previously this amount was 7–15 BRV.
Religious Marriage Ceremonies
For conducting a religious ceremony between persons whose marriage is not registered in the established manner, including with a person who has not reached marriage age, for the purpose of concluding a marriage, the fine has been increased from 15–30 BRV to 30–50 BRV.
