The President has reportedly signed a legislative act introducing significant amendments and additions to the Administrative Responsibility Code. These measures allegedly aim to enforce stricter accountability for parents and legal guardians who fail to fulfill their obligations regarding the upbringing and education of minors.

Under the updated regulations, parents or legal guardians who neglect their educational and upbringing duties—especially if such negligence leads to a minor committing an administrative offense—now face increased fines ranging from 5 to 10 base calculation units (BCU), compared to the previous range of 1 to 5 BCU. If the offense is repeated within a year, the fine escalates to between 10 and 15 BCU.

The legislation also addresses unauthorized religious education, imposing fines from 10 to 15 BCU for parents who illegally involve their children in religious instruction. A repeat offense within a year reportedly carries a fine of 15 to 20 BCU or administrative detention of up to 15 days, raising concerns over restrictive enforcement practices.

Furthermore, obstructing children from acquiring mandatory general secondary, secondary special, or vocational education will now incur fines ranging from 15 to 20 BCU, with repeat violations leading to fines up to 30 BCU or up to 15 days of administrative arrest. Additionally, new penalties ranging from 5 to 10 BCU have been introduced for the deliberate failure to provide basic care and necessities for minors, highlighting persistent socio-economic challenges within the country.

Source: uznews.uz