Under recent amendments introduced to the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, individuals convicted of extremist-related offenses are henceforth barred from engaging in educational and journalistic activities. Furthermore, the newly enacted regulations prohibit such persons from providing psychological counseling services and establishing mass media outlets. Authorities will also refuse to issue permits for organizing public events to this category of citizens.

According to the updated legal framework, these restrictions remain in effect temporarily, specifically until the criminal record for the extremist offense is officially expunged or cleared. Additionally, the legislation tightens the criteria for psychological service providers, strictly forbidding individuals recognized by a court as legally incompetent or partially capable, as well as those with active, unexpunged criminal records for intentional crimes, from offering psychological assistance.

Alongside restrictive measures, the updated legislation outlines a structured system of social adaptation aimed at facilitating the reintegration of such citizens into mainstream society. This framework encompasses the provision of comprehensive social, legal, medical, and psychological support, alongside assistance in acquiring education, mastering professional skills, and securing employment opportunities.

The social adaptation process is designed to be implemented continuously, spanning both the period of imprisonment and the post-release phase. While serving their sentences, inmates will undergo tailored socio-psychological programs intended to dislodge extremist ideologies. Following release, specialized rehabilitation centers will supervise individual adaptation programs for a duration not exceeding one year.

Source: uznews.uz