Uzbekistan tightens penalties for involving children in drug use — up to 10 years imprisonment
The President of Uzbekistan signed a law strengthening the protection of children from violence. Involving minors in alcohol use carries up to 5 years, drugs — 5 to 7 years, and up to 10 years with aggravating circumstances. The law also provides for up to 25 years or life imprisonment for sexual violence against children under 14.
Otabek Yusupov