The draft law includes strict measures, including mandatory punishment for the listed crimes.
Additionally, the document stipulates the mandatory confiscation of property from those convicted under these articles.
It is noted that such changes to the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan are aimed at strengthening the protection of vulnerable groups in society, in response to public calls.
If the law is adopted, it will eliminate the possibility of imposing a lighter sentence for sexual crimes against minors. In the event of the initiative's approval, those convicted under these articles will lose the right to have their punishment replaced or to have their conditions of detention softened.
Previously, President Sadyr Japarov also expressed support for the reinstatement of the death penalty for particularly serious crimes against women and children, endorsing this idea after the tragedy involving the murder of 17-year-old Aysulu Mukasheva, who was kidnapped and raped on September 27. This incident sparked widespread public outcry.
