Tajikistan sets minimum age for labor migration — 18 years
On October 21, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon signed a new version of the law
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Tajikistan sets minimum age for labor migration — 18 years
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon signed the new Migration Law on October 21, published in the parliamentary newspaper Sadoi Mardum. For the first time, the country has set a minimum age of 18 for going abroad to work; the requirement also applies to foreigners coming to work in Tajikistan.
Otabek Yusupov
Uzbekistan signs law on alphabet reform: letters O‘, G‘, Sh, Ch to be replaced with Ö, Ğ, Ş, Ç
On October 21, 2026, Uzbek Language Day, the president of Uzbekistan signed a law on transitioning to the integral letters Ö, Ğ, Ş, Ç instead of apostrophe-based combinations. The law will enter into force on April 22, 2027. The Cabinet of Ministers has been given two months to approve the implementation program.
Otabek Yusupov
President returns payment organizations law, deputies remove it from consideration
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev returned for repeated consideration the law on improving the activities of payment system operators and payment organizations. On October 13, the Legislative Chamber, on the proposal of the relevant committee, decided to terminate its consideration. Which provisions drew the president's objections and whether a new bill is planned was not disclosed.
Javlon Tursunov
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
UNICEF welcomed the law signed in Uzbekistan on protecting children from violence
Acting Head of the UNICEF Office in Uzbekistan Geoffrey Ijumba welcomed the signing of a law aimed at improving the system of protecting children from all forms of violence. According to him, the changes expand state legal aid for affected children and strengthen accountability in educational institutions. The upcoming opening of the 'Najot' center based on the Barnahus model was also noted.
Aziz Karimov
Uzbekistan tightens fines for early marriage and religious ceremony without marriage registration
On 14 October, the President of Uzbekistan signed a law amending the Administrative Liability Code, raising fines for violations of marriageable age and marriage procedures. The law took effect on the date of signing. The fine for a religious marriage ceremony without registration rose to 30–50 BRV (13.2–22 million soums), and for marrying off a minor to 20–25 BRV.
Aziz Karimov
Uzbekistan Increases Fines for Begging
The President of Uzbekistan signed a law on October 14 increasing fines for begging and for involving others in it under Article 188−3 of the Administrative Liability Code. The fine for begging was raised from 1−3 to 3−5 BRV, and for involving vulnerable persons — from 5−10 to 10−15 BRV; arrest of up to 15 days is also possible. Liability was introduced in 2019.
Aziz Karimov
Uzbekistan Introduces Criminal Liability for Violating Inviolability
On October 14, the President of Uzbekistan signed a law defining a special procedure for bringing to justice persons with inviolability and immunity. The law establishes the categories of such persons, restrictions on detention, and conditions for criminal prosecution.
Otabek Yusupov