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Uzbekistan criminalizes involving children in forced labor SOCIETY 20:42 / 13.02.2021 1024
In accordance with the amendments to the Criminal Code, having sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 18 in exchange for money or other property is criminalized.
A person who commits this crime may be sentenced to up to 2 years in prison.
Criminal liability in the form of imprisonment for up to 5 years has also been established for inciting a minor to participate in the activities of illegal public associations and religious organizations, movements and sects.
According to the amendments to the Administrative Responsibility Code and the Criminal Code, forcing a minor to work against his will is now considered a criminal act.