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Analysis of Judicial Practice on Domestic Violence Cases (Criminal cases)
Analysis of Judicial Practice on Domestic Violence Cases (Criminal cases)
March 5, 2025
This study was conducted as part of the collaboration between the CSOs and the joint project "Strengthening the rule of law and human rights protection in Uzbekistan", implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and office of Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman) with financial support from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.
In accordance with Law No. 829 of April 11, 2023, the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan was supplemented with Article 126-1 on domestic violence. The recognition of domestic violence as a criminal offense was undertaken to implement the recommendations of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), which called for legislative amendments to establish criminal liability for domestic violence, ensure prosecution through courts, and introduce appropriate penalties based on the severity of the crime.
The study highlights the statistical data on women’s access to justice and demonstrates methods for their use in shaping legal policy. The findings reveal significant gaps in legal protection mechanisms, including a high rate of case dismissals due to reconciliation, limited legal representation for victims, and socio-demographic factors influencing the prevalence of domestic violence. In line with CEDAW General Recommendation No. 33, the study emphasizes the need for systematically increasing gender-disaggregated statistical data to improve access to justice for victims of domestic violence.
