Intentional minor bodily harm no longer a criminal offense in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has decriminalized certain cases of intentional minor bodily harm, shifting them from criminal offenses to administrative violations. This change comes after the president signed a new law amending the Criminal Code and the Code of Administrative Responsibility.
Under the revised regulations, intentional infliction of minor bodily harm that does not result in short-term health disorders or a significant, lasting loss of ability to work will no longer be treated as a criminal offense. Instead, such acts will be categorized as administrative violations.
The law also introduces new qualifying factors for this type of offense and expands the scope of administrative violations eligible for reconciliation between parties.
Additionally, amendments were made to Part 2 of Article 52 of the Code of Administrative Responsibility, which addresses minor bodily harm. The revised rule states that if the offense is repeated within a year after the imposition of administrative punishment, and there are no signs of domestic violence under Article 59-2, the offender may face:
• A fine ranging from 5 to 25 base calculation units (BCU);
• Administrative arrest for up to 15 days.
The changes reflect the government's approach to better differentiate between serious criminal behavior and less harmful violations.
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