MPs of the Legislative Chamber passed the bill on penalties for insults, obscene language, and other offenses online Tuesday, and sent to the Senate.
The bill’s first reading was held in early February.
The amendments have proposed penalties for obscene language online, insults, actions that violate public order, and distribution of materials promoting participation in military operations.
They proposed a fine of up to 5 million soums or up to 10-day administrative arrest for insults and humiliation online.
The bill also stipulates penalties for disseminating materials in the media and online that publicize committing an offense. This is designated to prevent popularization and imitation of offenses.
According to the MP Saidullo Azimov, the bill was revised for the second reading, taking into account public input.
In particular, the originally proposed article on internet offenses was incorporated into the article on petty hooliganism. The wording of the provision was also clarified: instead of the vague concept of "committed offense," it has now been amended as "offense committed by the person."
Furthermore, liability was proposed for concealing, losing, or damaging seized property if this impedes enforcement actions. The Bureau of Compulsory Enforcement will handle such cases, and the use of reconciliation will be ruled out.
The fine for this offense was reduced from 100 to 20 basic reference values, taking into account the principle of proportionality.
The bill also envisages liability for distributing materials promoting participation in military operations abroad.
