Over 15,800 individuals held accountable for domestic violence in Uzbekistan over 10 months

From January to October 2024, 15,427 individuals were held administratively accountable under Article 59-2 of the Administrative Liability Code. These offenses include acts of intimidation, intentional damage to property, interference with rights to education or healthcare, and verbal abuse leading to psychological harm.

Among those penalized:

•  9,210 individuals received fines ranging from 10 to 20 times the baseline calculation value;
•  6,217 were sentenced to administrative detention of up to 10 days.

Article 59-2 applies to violence against a spouse, ex-spouse, cohabiting partner, or individuals sharing a household or children in common.

In addition to administrative measures, 399 individuals faced charges under Article 126-1 of the Criminal Code for repeated or severe domestic violence.

•  126 perpetrators received prison sentences;
•  255 were handed non-custodial penalties, such as corrective labor;
•  18 individuals were given suspended sentences.

Criminal penalties for such offenses include fines of 20–30 times the baseline calculation value, up to 300 hours of community service, or up to two years of corrective labor. The severity of the punishment depends on the specific circumstances and consequences of the offense.

Uzbekistan’s laws have outlined clear consequences for domestic violence, emphasizing the importance of protecting individuals' rights to property, education, health, and dignity. The penalties escalate if administrative sanctions fail to deter repeat offenses, ensuring accountability for perpetrators.