The initiator of the draft law was Jogorku Kenesh deputy Elvira Surabaldieva. The document proposes amendments to the Code of Offenses, the Criminal Code and the Law "On the Fundamentals of Crime Prevention."
What Counts as Harassment and What Will Draw Fines
According to the text of the draft law, harassment is understood as a broad range of unwanted acts of a sexual nature. Such acts include indecent statements, as well as physical contact, including touching, stroking, kissing, pressing against and pinching.
- Displaying genitalia and indecent gestures
- Sending images, video and audio materials of a sexual nature
- Corresponding phone calls and stalking, if they create an intimidating, degrading or offensive environment
Types of Liability and Penalties
For such violations, a fine of 200 calculation indices, equivalent to 20 thousand som, or arrest for three to seven days is proposed.
Tougher Liability for Repeat Violations
The draft law also provides for stricter measures for those who have already been held liable for harassment. If a person commits such acts again within a year, they could face criminal punishment in the form of imprisonment for two to four years.
Similar liability is proposed for persons who violate existing court prohibitions and restrictions, subject to the conditions provided for by the draft.
In addition, as part of the changes, courts will be able to impose prohibitions on offenders.
Context
The initiator of the draft law was Jogorku Kenesh deputy Elvira Surabaldieva, who is Chair of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security and Migration.
