Materials with tag «legislative chamber»
Deputies unanimously pass law banning vape imports and sales in Uzbekistan
Deputies of Uzbekistan passed a law banning the import and sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes) and sent it to the Senate for approval. The law was unanimously approved in the second and third readings without debate.
Deputies approve legalization of bookmakers and gambling in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s deputies passed a law legalizing bookmaker activities. Deputy Ilhom Abdullayev emphasized the need for restrictions on gambling ads before law enters in force, while deputy Alisher Kadirov explained his party’s support for the legislation.
Deputies of Uzbekistan approve criminal liability for funding mass riots
Uzbekistan’s Legislative Chamber passed a law introducing criminal liability for undergoing training aimed at organizing mass riots and financing such activities.
Fines for driving in bus lanes to be introduced in Uzbekistan
Drivers in Uzbekistan will soon face penalties for driving in bus lanes, with a fine of $88 for the first offense and $146 for repeat violations. While driving on such lanes is currently prohibited, no fines have been established so far.
Akmal Saidov, deputy and former presidential candidate, calls Shavkat Mirziyoyev “architect of New Uzbekistan parliament”
Deputy Akmal Saidov said president Shavkat Mirziyoyev was the initiator and the “architect of the New Uzbekistan parliament”. He highlighted the “quintessence of ideas” about parliament in the president’s book and his coordinating role among state authorities.
2025 to be declared as Year of environmental protection and green economy in Uzbekistan
The president proposed declaring 2025 in Uzbekistan as the Year of environmental protection and green economy in his speech at the Legislative Chamber. The government will develop a state program aimed at addressing the key objectives outlined in the year’s theme.
President of Uzbekistan calls for energizing the opposition in parliament
In the new era, parliament must evolve into a people’s house, with its lower chamber fostering ideas, competition and debates, president of Uzbekistan told the newly elected Legislative Chamber. He called for energizing the opposition in the parliament.
Nuriddin Ismoilov re-elected as speaker of Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan
Nuriddin Ismoilov has been elected speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan for the third time. He has headed the parliament’s lower house since 2015. Deputies also elected two vice-speakers. Previously, the number of vice-speakers was seven.
Foreigners may be deemed undesirable for statements about Uzbekistan and its people
Uzbekistan suggests a procedure to designate foreign citizens as undesirable. The designation may be based on statements and actions threatening the country’s sovereignty, integrity, and security, inciting interstate and national enmity, demeaning the honor, dignity, or history of its people.
Uzbekistani deputies adopt amendments to penalize publication of photos and videos of law enforcement officers “aimed to discredit them”
The Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan adopted a law to improve the road traffic safety system. It included a clause on penalty for online publication of photos and videos of law enforcement officers “for the purpose of discrediting.” Only one deputy publicly opposed it and pointed out the risks.
Incarcerated individuals under 18 might not have a criminal record
The minimum term of imprisonment among minorities might be lowered from six to one month. And they might not have a criminal record. Deputies are reviewing two amendments to Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code.
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