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From November 1, the customs fee for processing international courier shipments is reduced, old-age pensions assigned two years early will be granted proactively, advertising calls will be banned in the evening and at night, and advance payment for electricity and gas for businesses will become fixed — 15%.
Otabek YusupovKun.uz has published an explanation of the conditions for returning items purchased online: the deadlines and available claims depend on the reason for the return and are determined by the laws 'On Electronic Commerce' and 'On Protection of Consumer Rights'.
Otabek YusupovA bill tightening liability for violations of industrial safety requirements was adopted by the Legislative Chamber in its third reading and sent to the Senate. It provides for stricter measures for harm to citizens' lives and health, as well as liability of officials for the absence of state control at hazardous facilities.
Otabek YusupovFrom November 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will introduce changes to utility tariffs and liquefied gas prices (drafts), Egypt's visa requirements, Kazakhstan's electronic permits, a reduction in advance payments for energy resources for businesses, restrictions on advertising calls and SMS, bank requirements to warn about loan risks, a new realtor law, expanded powers of traffic police, and proactive pension assignment. Also, in the US, Green Card lottery registration will resume by court decision. From November 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will see changes in utility tariffs and liquefied gas prices (drafts), Egypt's visa requirements, Kazakhstan's electronic permits, a reduction in advance payments for energy resources for businesses, restrictions on advertising calls and SMS, requirements for banks to warn about loan risks, a new law on realtors, expanded powers of traffic police, and proactive pension assignment. Also, in the US, Green Card lottery registration will resume by court decision.
Sevara AzamovaThe UK government has published a White Paper with plans to modernise 140-year-old legislation: up to 14 years in prison and unlimited fines for deliberate damage to subsea infrastructure, new requirements for telecom companies and additional state powers. A 12-week consultation has been launched.
Sevara AzamovaShavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law on October 20 reducing the regulatory burden on entrepreneurs in the sphere of tax disputes. Amendments to the Tax Code and the Economic Procedure Code allow challenging the suspension of account transactions in an economic court and provide for the prompt cancellation of such decisions after a number of violations are resolved.
Sevara AzamovaThe SHOT PROVERKA investigation focuses on vapes sold to children as 'nicotine-free'. Journalists traced the path from tobacco shops to manufacturers, sent samples to a laboratory and spoke with victims. It also recalls a possible 'generational ban' on nicotine-containing products for those born after 2009.
Javlon TursunovThe Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan has put up for public discussion a draft law “On Holidays”. The document enshrines 9 non-working nationwide holidays and 23 professional holidays, and also regulates memorable and international dates. The discussion will last until November 4.
Sevara AzamovaShavkat Mirziyoyev signed the constitutional law 'On the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan' in its new version on October 14, replacing the 2021 edition. The law introduces a court information system with online appeals, video conferencing, and hearing broadcasts (starting January 1, 2028), clarifies case review deadlines, and defines procedures for implementing decisions on unconstitutionality of acts.
Otabek YusupovThe law defines categories of persons with inviolability and immunity, the procedure for detention and bringing to criminal and administrative liability, rules for wiretapping, and criminal punishment for violating these rights.
Otabek YusupovThe UK government has announced that from 6 November 2026, possessing and publishing pornography depicting strangulation or choking, incestuous relations, or adults portraying children under 16 will become criminal offences in England and Wales. The measure follows a 2025 review led by Baroness Gabby Bertin, which found that strangulation scenes are widespread on popular sites.
Otabek YusupovPresident Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law tightening penalties for crimes against children. Sexual violence against children under 14 is now punishable by up to 25 years in prison or life imprisonment, with no statute of limitations. The law was adopted after a widely reported case in Namangan region.
Aziz KarimovUzbekistan has increased administrative fines for violations of marriage age legislation: for actual marital relations with a minor — up to 10–15 BRV, for parents marrying off a minor — 20–25 BRV, for a religious marriage ceremony — up to 30–50 BRV. The changes are provided for by a law on improving the system of protecting children from all forms of violence.
Otabek YusupovShavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law introducing amendments to five codes and six laws. For sexual violence against children under 14, punishment of up to 25 years of imprisonment or life imprisonment without a statute of limitations is introduced. For an intentional crime resulting in a child's death, suspended sentences and early parole are excluded. This was reported by the head of the Presidential Administration, Saida Mirziyoyeva.
Otabek YusupovFrance's Interior Ministry published a national study on violent deaths within couples: 136 deaths in 2025 (down 1% from 2024), of which 111 were women — up 4%. The number of killed men fell to 25. There were 445 attempted murders. At the same time, the National Assembly unanimously adopted a comprehensive bill against sexist and sexual violence, which now goes to the Senate.
Aziz Karimov
