The proposed legislation includes new financial penalties for various breaches of the law concerning conflicts of interest. These measures are intended to improve the overall anti-corruption framework within the country.
Stricter Penalties for Conflict of Interest Violations
The draft law suggests specific fines for different types of non-compliance. For instance, failure to submit a declaration of personal interests is proposed to incur a fine of 3 thousand soms. Furthermore, providing inaccurate or incomplete information may result in a 5 thousand soms fine.
Proposed Fines for Violations
Most significantly, if an official fails to take measures to resolve a potential or actual conflict of interest, the proposed fine is set at 15 thousand soms. Additionally, repeated violations of conflict of interest legislation within one year could lead to questions regarding the official's continued employment.
Procedural Changes for Warnings
The changes also affect the process of issuing warnings. If the Code of Offenses allows a choice between a warning and a fine, the first violation should mandate a warning. A subsequent, similar offense within the same year would then be subject to a fine.
Context
The General Prosecutor's Office has previously noted instances of repeated warnings. For example, from the first quarter of 2023 to the first quarter of 2026, 6,965 warnings were issued under the article concerning violations of weapons storage or transportation rules. In 853 cases, or 12 percent, the warning was applied again to individuals who committed a similar violation.
